Event Coordinator (Events and Conference Planner II)

About the role

Are you an experienced event professional who enjoys turning complex plans into seamless, high-impact experiences? The College of Arts and Letters is seeking an Event Coordinator to independently plan and execute a diverse portfolio of college events that support academic, development, and community engagement priorities. From donor and alumni gatherings to lectures, conferences, symposia, recognition programs, and other special events, this position takes ownership of assigned events from initial concept and planning through on-site execution and post-event follow-up. Working as a central resource within the Dean’s Office, the Event Coordinator partners with college leadership, development and communications teams, academic units, campus partners, vendors, and external stakeholders. The role requires strong professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail, along with the ability to anticipate operational needs, manage competing priorities, and independently resolve issues while keeping leadership informed of significant changes, risks, and decisions.

The College of Arts and Letters has 18 academic departments, 12 interdisciplinary programs, 24 centers, and one joint doctoral program. With over 475 permanent faculty and associated lecturers, the College is the largest of