Events Coordinator, Senior

Northern Arizona University; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University’s Arizona K12 Center in Phoenix seeks an Events Coordinator, Senior to plan and support professional learning programs and events. This Phoenix-based hybrid role combines on-site coordination with remote work eligibility after six months.

Key duties include logistical planning for meetings, trainings, and events, collaboration with program leadership, and oversight of RFQ/procurement and budget accountability to advance educator development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides logistical coordination of meetings, trainings, and events related to the professional learning provided by the Arizona K12 Center.
• Collaborates with assigned Program Director(s) to ensure the necessary logistics to the event outcomes are addressed.
• Works with Asst Director of Induction and Mentoring throughout the RFQ/procurement process.
• Works with Assistant Director and Financial Oversight Manager to ensure programmatic and budget accountability.

Job description

Special Information

• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.
• This position is located in Phoenix, AZ.

About the Department/College

At Northern Arizona University, we prepare leaders in education to make a difference for the lives of those with whom they work. NAU has long been recognized as a leader in education, in Arizona and beyond. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that offer innovative teaching strategies that allow students to work closely with our accomplished education faculty.

About the Position

The Arizona K12 Center brought to you by Northern Arizona University is part of the College of Education and located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona K12 Center provides professional learning opportunities for Arizona’s K-12 teachers and is seeking an Events Coordinator, Senior. This position coordinates and supports phases of planning for the Center’s events. It is expected that the Events Coordinator, Senior will work collaboratively with staff in the execution of the Center’s professional learning programs/events. The selected incumbent will support the vision, direction, and overall mission of advancing the Center's mission and strategic priorities through the successful implementation of professional learning experiences that support educator development, leadership, and accomplished practice. This is a Phoenix-based hybrid position. Employees are eligible to work remotely one day per week after their first six months of employment.

Responsibilities Include

40% - Program Coordination

• Provides logistical coordination of meetings, trainings, and events related to the professional learning provided by the Arizona K12 Center.
  • This includes but is not limited to, providing logistical support, material preparation, equipment packing/unpacking, participant and trainer assistance, managing registration software/database, coordinating details in relation to venues, catering, audio visual, accommodations, transportation, materials, trainers, and speakers.
• Collaborates with assigned Program Director(s) to ensure the necessary logistics to the event outcomes are addressed.
• Works with Asst Director of Induction and Mentoring throughout the RFQ/procurement process.
• Works with Assistant Director and Financial Oversight Manager to ensure programmatic and budget accountability.