Coordinator of Campus Events

Summary of Position

This position shares the responsibility of coordinating the IWU visit program with the members of the Campus Visit Team. In this capacity, this position assists with prospecting and recruitment opportunities. This position manages and orchestrates all aspects of the University Campus Visit Program, specializing in organizing University Visit Days. This position also assists with Custom Visits, Group Visits, hospitality for all admissions guests, and hiring and training of the Admissions Ambassadors student workers. Finally, this position may also assist with the development and implementation of visit workshops, high school and off-site workshops, and admissions presence at IWU events and summer conferences.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create the schedule and plan for General Visit Days and Academic Spotlight Days to meet guests' needs and expectations and best highlight IWU distinctives and program strengths in a manner that moves prospective students toward enrollment. Willingness to critically evaluate and change this plan as needed

• Communicate with faculty, coaches, and staff concerning specific roles in visit or event including one-on-one appointments, academic and resource fairs, academic division tours, presentations, technical needs, campus tours, signage, displays, overnight accommodations, catering and meals

• Schedule campus visits advising prospective students and families on the best visit to meet their unique needs and goals, and interact face-to-face with guests and adjust schedules to meet last minute requests (when possible) and do this in a manner that puts the guests at ease and maintains a positive visit experience

• Include telephone outreach to prospective students, parents, and groups

• Assist with CRM implementation for visit scheduling and reporting, aid the Visit Team with front office coverage, lobby care and visit responsibilities as needed, attend and help with recruitment events including Admitted Students Weekend and youth conferences during non-traditional work hours, assist with special projects or events as requested

Core Competencies to be Developed

• Institutional Knowledge

• Professionalism

• Interpersonal Skills/Emotional Intelligence

• Instincts and Role Modeling

• Creative Thinking

• Balancing Concurrent Projects

• Managing Multiple Assignments Simultaneously

• Handling High-Volume Workflow

• Managing Interruptions

• Understanding Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

• Education

• Experience

• Required Skills

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience: One to three years experience in a professional work setting, preferably in higher education or customer service role

One to three years experience in event planning

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students and their parents, including individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Required Skills: Demonstrate highly developed people and public relations skills, Exhibit strong communication, organizational, and management skills, Desire to create a hospitable and informative student visit program, Ability to work accurately and be detail-oriented, Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, Demonstrate proficient computer skills, Ability to multitask and remain flexible in a highly dynamic environment, Willingness to function within a team environment to cover needs as they arise

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).