Assistant Director, University Events & Campus Experiences

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University invites applications for an Assistant Director of University Events to support planning, coordinating, and executing campus events. This role entails on-site presence at key events, managing registrations, and coordinating with external vendors and internal departments to ensure seamless experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of event coordination experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-5 years of event coordination experience preferred in higher education.
• Ability to work evenings, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of managing multiple events and vendors simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist events leadership in planning and executing campus events.
• Provide on-site support during key events.
• Manage event registrations and coordinate vendors.
• Collaborate with departments and external partners.
• Utilize event management tools to optimize processes.

Skills

Evening/weekend availability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

25Live Pro reservations

SmartDraw

Job description

Aurora University invites applications for an Assistant Director of University Events to support planning, coordinating, and executing campus events. This role entails on-site presence at key events, managing registrations, and coordinating with external vendors and internal departments to ensure seamless experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of event coordination experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.