Community Engagement & Events Operations Coordinator

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Community Outreach & Office Operations Coordinator to lead front-office operations, coordinate outreach activities, and manage events for the MCC and COE programs. You will support administrative workflows, supervise student staff, and ensure a welcoming, professional environment in a hybrid in-office setting.

This role engages with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, offering collaboration across administrative, outreach, and events teams and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing administrative, office operations, or event coordination support.
• Demonstrated ability coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience managing calendars and logistics for travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and escalate when needed.
• Ability to lift and transport event materials up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Office Operations Coordination (30%): front-office support, triage communications, monitor service levels, purchasing and inventory, onboarding student staff, cross-coverage.
• Outreach and Event Coordination (50%): logistical support for community outreach, speaker itineraries, venue setup, materials management, on-site event support, CRM record-keeping, volunteer coordination.
• Administrative & Financial Support Coordination (20%): calendar management for leadership, meeting logistics, purchasing-related processes, expense tracking, contracts and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Office operations

Event coordination

Calendar management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a Community Outreach & Office Operations Coordinator to lead front-office operations, coordinate outreach activities, and manage events for the MCC and COE programs. You will support administrative workflows, supervise student staff, and ensure a welcoming, professional environment in a hybrid in-office setting.

This role engages with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, offering collaboration across administrative, outreach, and events teams and