Events & Catering Sales Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Restaurant Hospitality Management or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience (typically 1 – 3 years) in events, hospitality, catering, banquets and/or fine dining sales & service.
• Administrative experience (typically 6 months – 1 year), including activities such as delegating tasks and day-to-day management of accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including a demonstrated active commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as superior attention to detail.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and to meet or exceed customer service needs.
• Demonstrated adaptability to change in the workplace.
• Ability to collaborate and interact with a variety of individuals and groups, while modeling open, respectful, accepting, and supportive behaviors toward others.
• Proficient in standard computer software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, email).
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to meet UI fleet safety driving record review guidelines.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) conducting sales calls or cold calling.
• Working experience with computerized food service and event management systems and software; and electronic timekeeping systems.
• Working knowledge of event management processes and activities.
• Some experience in a higher education environment with knowledge of University business procedures, policies, and practices.
• Previous Supervisory experience (typically 6 months – 1 year).

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.