Dynamic University Events & Conference Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma seeks an Event and Conference Coordinator to manage a busy conference facility, ensuring top‑notch service for university and external clients. This role supervises full-time and student staff and coordinates event logistics from inquiry through completion, entering and maintaining event details, and coordinating with Forum staff.

This position also handles staff scheduling, payroll, training, contracts, purchasing, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 24 months experience in event planning and coordination, outreach or public relations.
• Equivalency: 48 months related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a busy conference and event facility and ensure high-quality service.
• Coordinate event logistics from initial client inquiry through event completion.
• Enter and maintain event details in the scheduling system and communicate with Forum staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling, payroll and timesheet approval, training, contracts, purchasing, and client relationships.

Skills

Event coordination

Public relations

Staff supervision

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Oklahoma seeks an Event and Conference Coordinator to manage a busy conference facility, ensuring top‑notch service for university and external clients. This role supervises full-time and student staff and coordinates event logistics from inquiry through completion, entering and maintaining event details, and coordinating with Forum staff.

This position also handles staff scheduling, payroll, training, contracts, purchasing, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and