Events Coordinator I — Campus Experience & Logistics

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking an Events Coordinator to manage and execute on-site events at the Jackson Avenue Center and UM Depot. The role involves coordinating with staff, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth operations, with occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with the ability to supervise student workers and handle multiple events

Qualifications

• High School degree required with 4 years of relevant event planning experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple events and supervise student workers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned meetings and events scheduled during weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
• Coordinate with internal staff, external clients, and vendors to ensure smooth event operations, including guest arrivals, transportation, signage, displays, and security.
• Assist with meeting room turnovers and reconfigurations as needed to meet event requirements while supervising student workers.
• Provide clients with requested event supplies, equipment, food and beverage services, and facility support.
• Inspect and test audio-visual equipment prior to and during events; troubleshoot issues as necessary.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor coordination

Audio-visual troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Education

High School (Required)

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

The University of Mississippi is seeking an Events Coordinator to manage and execute on-site events at the Jackson Avenue Center and UM Depot. The role involves coordinating with staff, clients, and vendors to ensure smooth operations, with occasional early morning, evening, and weekend work.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with the ability to supervise student workers and handle multiple events