MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

EVENT COORDINATOR

Position Number

8101961

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Location Code

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (02045A)

Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

Duties and Responsibilities

A member of the Employer Operations & Communication team of Career Services, reporting to the Associate Director of Employer Operations & Communication, this position supports several significant events (career fairs, career tours, etc) per semester : planning, marketing, venue set up / break down, program creation, invoicing, hosting, catering, staffing, answering questions, etc.

There are also marketing and social media responsibilities as well as some data analysis as part of Career Services overall student engagement efforts.

This position supports the 25+ full time staff of the Career Services Dept.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Supports Career Services marketing, communication, and branding efforts to students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff through available technologies such as Handshake and social media (Instagram, YouTube).
• Works collaboratively with College / School-based internship staff on their respective School / College-based career events.
• Supports the team with management of on-campus recruiting (info session and on-campus interviewing).
• Manages evaluation and assessment process : creates / updates survey instruments, compiles data and initials analyses, and applies results to future career fairs.
• Manages logistical communication and support for career fairs and the on-campus recruiting program, including room reservations, catering, day-of event management, etc.
• Researches vendors for event-related purchases and makes financial recommendations on contracts and event-related purchases (catering, programs, venue fees, etc.)
• Assists with management of T4 / website updates
• Assists with other career events and programs
• Some budget responsibilities and career fair fee management
• Performs related duties as required.

Hyrbid work modality

Minimum Education and / or Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 1-2 years of event and / or housing (hotel, hospitality industry) experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One to two years of marketing and event planning experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate professional relationships.
• Ability to navigate within diverse environments and among a variety of stakeholders

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

Computer Skills

Demonstrated ability with digital / social media, video content creation (highlight reels), marketing materials creation using Canva, Adobe, and Microsoft Office;

familiarity with Terminal 4 (not required)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

Lifting

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

10 / 09 / 2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion .

We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees.

Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance.

We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting

https : / / www.careers.luc.edu / postings / 29394