Special Events Coordinator

erp.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $68,000 - $72,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to event coordination requirements)
Event planning and production
Marketing and social media
Customer service
The University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to manage and implement a variety of events, including career fairs and graduation receptions. The ideal candidate should have experience in event coordination and strong communication skills, while being flexible in their approach and willing to work evenings and weekends

Job Summary

  • The Special Events Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of dozens of annual and ad hoc events hosted by the Department of Computer Science.
  • This position has primary responsibility for high-profile events including, but not limited to, Career Fairs, Research Day, Grad Visit Day, Graduation Reception, High School Programming Contest and Maryland Day.
  • The Special Events Coordinator collaborates with other staff, faculty, or students in the Department and the University in a flexible manner depending on the nature of each event.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to manage and implement a variety of events, including career fairs and graduation receptions. The ideal candidate should have experience in event coordination and strong communication skills, while being flexible in their approach and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Salary

Base: $68,000 - $72,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • event planning and production
  • marketing and social media
  • customer service
  • Google Workspace products
  • Microsoft Office products

Nice-to-have

  • relationship management
  • flexible collaboration
  • customer-focused approach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • One year professional event coordination experience
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Work Rights

Not specified

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