Hybrid Events & Programs Coordinator

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Event Coordinator at Michigan State University College of Engineering supports the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), its Communications team, OPA and NSI, planning diverse events and a speaker series with strong organization and communication skills.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence once per week and onsite support for events, working with deans, directors, faculty and external guests, reporting to the Director of Communications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business or Event Management, with 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and/or presentation software.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, event management, public relations, marketing or related field; 4–5 years in event management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage events from venue procurement to on-site coordination and post-event activities.
• Coordinate vendor services and logistics for hybrid events, including AV and catering.
• Develop promotional materials and event communications, including nametags and slide decks.
• Oversee registration processes, tracking and post-event evaluations.
• Coordinate cross-unit collaboration with ORI, NSI, OPA, Communications and external partners.

Skills

Event management software

Digital marketing tools

Survey tools

Zoom

Teams

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications / Public Relations / Event Management

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Desktop publishing

Presentation software

Job description

The Event Coordinator at Michigan State University College of Engineering supports the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), its Communications team, OPA and NSI, planning diverse events and a speaker series with strong organization and communication skills.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence once per week and onsite support for events, working with deans, directors, faculty and external guests, reporting to the Director of Communications.