Events and Activity Coordinator

About the role

The Student Events & Activities Coordinator is a vital staff member within the Student Involvement and Leadership Development unit, part of the broader Student Engagement team. The Coordinator supports the planning and implementation of campus programs and events that enhance the student experience and promote engagement. This position coordinates a variety of initiatives including large-scale events, pop-up programs, off-campus excursions, and collaborative activities. The Coordinator manages event logistics including scheduling, vendor coordination, contracting, purchasing, marketing, and transportation, while working with campus partners to ensure programs are implemented safely and in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of campus and off-campus programs designed to enhance student engagement, including large-scale events, pop-up programs, and collaborative initiatives.
• Manage event logistics from concept through execution, including venue reservations, catering coordination, transportation arrangements, vendor coordination, and on-site event management.
• Affiliate with coordinating student event staff and volunteers during program implementation to ensure safe, inclusive, and successful events.
• Serve as a liaison and collaborative partner with departments across the Division of the Student Experience and the broader University community to support program development and implementation.
• Coordinate with offices including Risk Management, Public Safety, Parking & Transportation, Dining Services/Catering, Disbursements, Purchasing, the Box Office, and the Comptroller’s Office to ensure events comply with university procedures and operational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Preferred experience in planning, implementing, and executing student events and programs.

Qualifications

• Not applicable.

Skills and Knowledge

• Not applicable.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

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 www.syracuse.edu.

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.

EEO Statement

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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.

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Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.