This position is designated as hybrid. Flexible and occasional virtual work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines. Pay and benefits are competitive.Job Description50% Education and Human Sciences Program and Event Coordination: Develop, plan, manage, execute, and evaluate a portfolio of special events. Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the execution of all special events to ensure standards of quality and impact to align with School’s strategic plan.
- Determine and manage the special events calendar to distribute events strategically throughout the year.
- Use project management skills to effectively map out and meet all deadlines, including but not limited to: calendaring, invitation preparation and distribution, programming preparation and execution, catering, vendor relationships, stakeholder briefings, volunteer management, RSVPs, payments, event inquiries, day-of event logistics and post-event follow-up.
- Manage events budgets.
- Develop vendor and partner relationships.
- Coordinate with SOEHS marketing coordinator.
40% Education and Human Sciences Alumni relations: Develop, manage, execute, and evaluate plans for Alumni Relations. Responsibilities include:
- Work with chairs and deans to create plans for alumni outreach.
- Work with departments to build a list of alumni and track their professional careers.
- Work with departments for events for departmental alumni.
- Coordinate with the SOEHS marketing coordinator.
10% Miscellaneous Duties: Utilize event planning knowledge and management skills to perform miscellaneous duties that contribute value to the School of Education and Human Sciences, including:
- Serve as support for fall and spring convocation.
- Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, education, strategic communications, or relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in a customer service context, as evidenced by application materials.
- Evidence of excellent word processing skills, ability to maintain spreadsheets, and/or databases, as demonstrated by application materials and interview process.
- Experience working independently as well as in a team.
- Experience coordinating events within a collegiate or academic setting
- Four or more years of related experience.
- Experience designing and executing larger scale events.
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Contact Information to ApplicantsMichele Casavant
casavant@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range46,000 - 52,000Work Schedule8-5 M-FApplication Review BeginsMonday May 20, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday June 10, 2024Apply to Job