Coordinator Group Tours and Events

University Of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK seeks an enthusiastic staff member to lead campus visit operations and events within Undergraduate Admissions. You will coordinate tours, arrange meetings with academic departments, and support orientation programs to create welcoming experiences for prospective students and families.

The role emphasizes front-line service, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple events with care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2+ years of related work experience required.
• Excellent public relations and communications skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tour welcome speeches and campus group tours.
• Manage requests for meetings with academic departments and schedule appointments.
• Assist with prospective student events and campus visit initiatives.
• Support orientation and summer programs, including leader selection and training.
• Serve as a primary front-line contact for admissions inquiries and information.

Skills

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Records management

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Online information systems

Multi-line phones

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034, Position Type: Staff, Salary Range: $17.17 - $17.17 Hourly, Job Category: OTRS Non-classified, Position Classification: Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

The hourly rate is $17.17 which translate to $35,713.60 per year.

General Schedule:

This position typically works 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Position Overview:

Serves as the operational lead for campus visit programs, admissions events, and student visitor experience initiatives. Providing direct support to the Associate Director of Campus Tours and Events, this position oversees the daily execution of visit operations, coordinates large-scale events, and partners with departments across the university to create welcoming, organized, inclusive and engaging experiences for prospective students and their families.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates daily tour welcome speeches and all group tours visiting campus.
• Manages all prospective students' requests to meet with academic departments and coordinate scheduling appointments.
• Assists Associate Director of Campus Tours and Events with all Prospective Student Events.
• Assists with the New Broncho Orientation and Camp Broncho programs, including Orientation Leader selection and training, supervision, executive board advisement, and overall program execution each summer.
• One of the primary public contact and service providers for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, responsible for daily front-line activity. Answers inquiries or general information regarding admissions, enrollment, records, and other enrollment management questions.
• Assists with special projects, when necessary, such as mass mailing projects or packet assembly.
• Assists with data entry of information received from prospective students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Associate's degree in job related field or 2+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Experience with computer software such as Microsoft Office and experience with online computer systems.
• Experience with multi-line phones.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent public relations, communications (both oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and person to person.
• Must demonstrate a warm, caring and professional attitude.
• Ability to perform duties effectively, efficiently, accurately, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively work during extremely busy and stressful periods.
• Good records management skills.
• Computer knowledge is essential.
• Ability to accurately and expediently process and analyze detailed paperwork.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions