Events Coordinator

University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toledo is seeking an Events Coordinator for the Rocket Career Center. The role leads data management, event logistics, and Handshake platform administration, planning career fairs, employer events, and workshops from registration through post-event reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing employers and postings in Handshake, troubleshooting issues, and building reports via Handshake Analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related work experience.
• Experience with Handshake platform preferred.
• Strong data management and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management for events and Handshake administration.
• Plan and coordinate career fairs, employer events, and workshops from registration to post-event reporting.
• Review and approve employers, jobs, and postings in Handshake.
• Troubleshoot Handshake issues for students, staff, and employers.
• Build and maintain reports through Handshake Analytics.
• Manage departmental budgets and purchasing for events.
• Serve as primary contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Support the Center's communications and web content.

Skills

Data management

Event coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Canva

Modern Campus CMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

University of Toledo is hiring a Events Coordinator to join the Rocket Career Center team, leading data management, event logistics, and administration of the university's Handshake career platform. The coordinator plans career fairs, employer events, and workshops from registration through post-event reporting, while also reviewing and approving employers, jobs, and postings in Handshake. The role blends detail-oriented data work with day-to-day office administration for students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Highlights

• Leads data management, event logistics, and Handshake platform administration for the Rocket Career Center
• Plans and coordinates career fairs, employer events, workshops, and presentations from registration through post-event reporting
• Reviews and approves employers, job postings, and career fairs within Handshake
• Troubleshoots Handshake issues for students, staff, and employers
• Builds and maintains reports through Handshake Analytics
• Manages departmental budgets and purchasing, and tracks financial transactions for events
• Serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external partners
• Supports the Center's communications and web content
• Requires Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; Handshake, Canva, and Modern Campus CMS experience preferred
• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Pays starting at $18.71 per hour