Event Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Affords clients with pre-event planning, coordination of event setup, as well as audio-visual technical assistance within the Auburn University Student Center and auxiliary locations.
• Performs these duties independently or collaboratively with supervisors and event operations staff.
• Supports recruitment and selection, initial orientation, training, and supervision of event operations student employees.
• Provides transportation and arrangement of furniture and equipment within Student Affairs facilities for various customer events.
• Consults with customers and makes recommendations on audio-visual support services and lighting for events.
• Provides recommendations to supervisors for up-to-date audio-visual needs.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains applicable equipment and devices, as well as provides reports on damaged audio-visual equipment.
• Maintains event inventory of equipment, supplies, and furniture etc.
• Assists with the maintenance and management of the Student Center game room.

Qualifications

• Level I: High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience with audio-visual equipment.
• Level II: High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience with audio-visual equipment.
• Licenses & Certification: Driver License, Valid and in State (Desired).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in setting up and operating video conference equipment for events and conference rooms.
• Multi-event logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and scheduling.
• Comfortable with non-traditional work schedules that rotate to support event operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe applications, and Power Point for planning and documentation.
• Experience with AMX & QSYS Systems.
• Experience with lighting systems and sound consoles.
• Managing student worker schedules.
• Experience with AMX & QSYS Systems (Networked bases AV systems).