Coordinator, Events

Position Title:

Coordinator, Events

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Position Type:

Regular

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About the Role:

Primary coordinator for employer-facing programs, events, and engagement activities within the Norse Network Hub. This position oversees all logistical aspects of NNH events including but not limited to employer visits, networking events, career exploration activities, industry roundtables, advisory meetings, experiential learning events, and strategic partner engagements. This role serves as the operational lead for creating a high-touch, hospitality-driven experience that advances the mission of the Norse Network Hub.

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• Plan, coordinate, and execute employer-facing events including networking events, industry roundtables, employer visits, workforce summits, partner recognition events, advisory council meetings, career exploration programs, and experiential learning initiatives. 

• Manage all event logistics including scheduling, registration, space reservations, catering, parking, technology, vendor coordination, signage, room setup, event materials, and day-of-event execution. 

• Serve as the primary hospitality coordinator for employer visits and partner engagement activities, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for all external stakeholders. 

• Coordinate employer engagement tracking, event metrics, participant feedback, attendance reporting, and post-event follow-up activities utilizing university systems and CRM platforms. 

• Collaborate with university colleges, faculty/staff, and community partners to coordinate cross-functional events and workforce engagement initiatives. 

• Help recruit event support staff, train as necessary, schedule, and supervise student employees and event support staff assisting with NNH programming and employer engagement activities. 

• Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational support activities for the Norse Network Hub. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional event planning and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple large-scale events simultaneously.

• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employers, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community stakeholders. 

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. 

• Ability to anticipate operational needs and proactively solve problems. 

• Experience managing budgets, contracts, vendors, and event logistics. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, event management software, registration systems, and reporting tools. 

• Ability to analyze event outcomes and recommend improvements. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence when interacting with executive-level partners.

Education and Experience

Required:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of experience in event management, project management, employer relations, hospitality, higher education administration, workforce development, business engagement, or a related field.

Preferred:
• Experience coordinating large-scale events.
• Experience working with external partners or employers.
• Experience within higher education, workforce development, economic development, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience supervising student employees or volunteers.

Acceptable Equivalency:
• Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience in event management, hospitality, workforce development, business engagement, or project coordination.

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Posted Salary:

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Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Some lifting up to 30 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, and event setup activities.

Driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.