Events Coordinator - Syracuse University

Company: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Events Coordinator will provide support for events, affinity programs, and related communications efforts led by the Office of Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Exec Dir., Events and Affinity Programs, this position will provide task-oriented and logistical support for our portfolio of more than 65 programs/events each year. This includes Orange Central Reunion and Homecoming weekend, affinity programs, academic partnership programs, tailgates for both football and basketball, and other additional programs on campus and across the country. He/she will also staff many on-campus programs and may be asked to travel to select regions to provide assistance. Qualifications * Bachelor s Degree is required. * Excellent and very strong attention to detail. * Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. * Strong computer skills including basic and advanced functions in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word. * A valid, enhanced driver license is required. Job_Specific_Qualifications * Skill to contribute as a team player in a respectful and professional environment. * Ability to work weekends and nights as necessary for programs. * Physical ability to assist with set-up and breakdown events and stand for long periods. * Ability and willingness to learn new online systems including iModules (alumni website) and Blackbaud (alumni database). * Positive attitude, highly organized and ability to multi-task. * Willingness and ability to travel for national alumni programs. Responsibilities * Assist with all the following aspects of alumni programs: planning and speaker documents, communication forms, research on specific program topics, speakers and on campus venues, name-tags and catering menus. * Provide support Orange Central weekend, which includes registration packets, name-tags, on campus requests, planning documents and staffing various programs through the entire weekend. * Staff local alumni programs assisting with set-up, breakdown, registration and other logistics. Physical_Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About_Syracuse_University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit . About_The_Syracuse_Area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military- connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi- cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link Job Posting Date 01/30/2020 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants

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