Events Specialist 2

Position Summary

We are seeking a Programs and Administration Coordinator to serve as our events lead, as well as assist with office management. (See full job description for all details.)

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and manage a large number of complex projects; establish priorities, create and maintain calendars and schedules, work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and to independently organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to problem solve through gathering data, analyzing and synthesizing information, generating alternatives, and implementing innovative and creative solutions to enhance operational processes.
• Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, graciously, and professionally with faculty, administration, staff, students, visiting scholars and fellows, donors, volunteers and members of the public.
• Ability to appropriately interpret university procedures, policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Demonstrated skill in executing high profile events, coordinating complex logistics with internal and external participants.
• Working knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices to design and manage financial accounting and reporting systems.
• Skill in financial analysis, budget preparation, and administration of budgets, including forecasting and controlling expenditures related to events and programming.
• Demonstrated ability to project budget costs, coordinate multiple projects, adapt programmatic objectives to changes in resources and establish priorities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.