Admissions visit coordinator / Project/Event Coordinator

MSU Careers Details; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an Admissions Visit Coordinator to assist in planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of admissions programming. You will maintain records, serve as the primary contact for questions, and collaborate with marketing to prepare publications and post-event notes.

This role also analyzes data to evaluate program needs, creates staff training, and ensures Health and Safety compliance while managing supplies and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a related field (PR, communications, business).
• 1–3 years of related events planning experience.
• Experience with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of admissions programming.
• Maintain records for admissions projects and events.
• Serve as liaison with campus constituents who participate in admissions programs.
• Be primary contact for student/guest questions and needs for admissions programs.
• Collaborate with marketing to prepare event publications, evaluations, and post-event notes.
• Examine data to evaluate program needs and results.
• Create and execute training for staff at campus events.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards to comply with rules and regulations.
• Maintain inventory levels and orders supplies as necessary.
• Liaise between vendors and users to obtain requested materials.

Skills

Event planning

Public relations

Communications

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business or related field

Tools

SLATE CRM

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Admissions Visit Coordinator

Position Summary

• Assists in the planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of Admissions programming.
• Maintains records for admissions projects and events.
• Serves as liaison with key campus constituents who participate in/contribute to admissions programs.
• Serves as the primary contact for student/guest questions and needs for admissions programs.
• Collaborates with marketing to prepare event publications, evaluations, and post-event notes.
• Examines data and current research to evaluate program needs and results.
• Creates and executes training for staff participants at campus events.
• Maintains Health and Safety standards in order to ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Maintains inventory levels and orders supplies as necessary.
• Acts as liaison between vendors and users in order to obtain requested materials.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business or in an area related to the work being performed; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing special events; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Will require experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software.

Desired Qualifications

• Event planning experience
• Attention to detail
• Admissions experience
• CRM experience preferred (SLATE)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

Standard Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, with some evening and weekend work required.

Website

www.careers.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends September 1, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.