Event & Conference Support Specialist

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire in Durham, NH is seeking an experienced events coordinator to plan and execute conferences and campus events. You will arrange facilities, services, and vendor coordination to meet client objectives while overseeing budgets and income tracking.

Responsibilities include developing conference registration sites, handling dining reservations, and providing comprehensive administrative support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with five years of related office experience, or an Associate's degree with three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of office practices and use of electronic equipment as required by department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, customers, students, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events based on client objectives.
• Arrange facilities and services for conferences; coordinate with service providers.
• Oversee budgets, financial records, and monitor income and expenditures.
• Develop and maintain conference registration websites.
• Coordinate and provide event details to campus partners.
• Coordinate group dining hall reservations and billing.
• Support program activities including catering orders, scheduling, and billing.
• Prepare and process weekly billing and provide required reports.
• Provide administrative support such as answering phones, responding to general email, ordering supplies, managing inventory, and producing reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or higher

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire in Durham, NH is seeking an experienced events coordinator to plan and execute conferences and campus events. You will arrange facilities, services, and vendor coordination to meet client objectives while overseeing budgets and income tracking.

Responsibilities include developing conference registration sites, handling dining reservations, and providing comprehensive administrative support.