Campus Event Architect for Student Life

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks a Campus Events Coordinator to plan, promote, and execute campus-wide events, ceremonies, and community programming. Reporting to the Director of Student Life & Campus Engagement, you will work with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and partners to create engaging experiences that reflect the college's mission and support student success.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple events, and flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, hospitality, business, higher education, student affairs, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of experience in event planning, student activities, hospitality, project coordination, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and social media platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for events and campus programming.
• Ability to lift and move event materials and assist with event setup and breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute campus events, institutional ceremonies, and community engagement programming.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Student Services, Academic Affairs, Marketing & Communications, Athletics, Facilities, and community partners to ensure event goals, logistics, and messaging are aligned.
• Manage event logistics including scheduling, facility reservations, catering, décor, transportation, equipment setup, vendor coordination, signage, and event staffing.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, planning documents, and run-of-show materials to ensure smooth event execution and fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate day-of-event operations including setup and breakdown, volunteer management, troubleshooting, guest support, and operational oversight.
• Ensure events are welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and student-centered.
• Maintain inventory of event supplies, equipment, promotional materials, and décor items.
• Support student engagement by helping plan events, develop leaders, collaborate with campus organizations, guide student groups, and assist with recruiting and training student workers.

Job description

Jackson State Community College seeks a Campus Events Coordinator to plan, promote, and execute campus-wide events, ceremonies, and community programming. Reporting to the Director of Student Life & Campus Engagement, you will work with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and partners to create engaging experiences that reflect the college's mission and support student success.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple events, and flexibility