Career Center Event Coordinator - Adjunct

About the role

Coordinate two large scale career fairs, oversee logistical needs, approve employer registrations, track payment and ensure timely communication.
Collaborate with Career Center staff to oversee industry specific fairs and networking events.
Facilitate and manage employer visits to GVSU, including on-campus interviews, employer tabling activities, and networking events.
Work with the Career Center team to set an annual calendar of recruitment activities and career workshops; ensure timely submission of event details by staff members (including input into university calendars); reserve rooms, order audio-visual equipment and catering, and assist with hosting functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate two large scale career fairs, overseeing logistical needs, approving employer registrations, tracking payment and ensuring timely communication.
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to oversee industry specific fairs and networking events.
• Facilitate and manage employer visits to GVSU, including on-campus interviews, employer tabling activities, and networking events.
• Work with the Career Center team to set an annual calendar of recruitment activities and career workshops; ensure timely submission of event details by staff members (including input into university calendars); reserve rooms, order audio-visual equipment and catering, and assist with hosting functions.
• Engage existing and prospective employers in interfacing with GVSU students, alumni, faculty, and administration through recommending participation in targeted career events and recruitment activities.

Requirements

Minimum starting salary of $48,000, commensurate with experience.
Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in event planning, marketing, and records management
• Experience with various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRMs and/or equivalent
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience to successfully provide quality customer service
• Demonstrated experience to successfully work independently, organize own work and coordinate work activities of others
• Demonstrated experience to successfully coordinate large projects
• Demonstrated experience to successfully handle multiple demands efficiently
• Demonstrated experience to successfully organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to successfully maintain positive intercultural and interpersonal relationships

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Interpersonal relationship management

Benefits

Minimum starting salary of $48,000, commensurate with experience.
Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Pay

Minimum starting salary of $48,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

How to Apply

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Cindy Brown (browncin@gvsu.edu). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline

Application review begins July 20, 2026 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.