Oakland Center Event Coordinator

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI is seeking an events assistant to support programs in the Oakland Center. You will filter inquiries, schedule site visits, and provide office assistance while delivering courteous customer service to students, faculty and staff.

This role includes event planning, client interaction, and coordination with vendors to ensure successful small and large events, with emphasis on clear communication and timely information routing.

Qualifications

• Two years of college.
• Two years event planning experience
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Filter event inquiries
• Conduct Site visits
• Office assistance (answer phones, answer client questions, route information request)
• Event planning
• Client interaction
• Customer service

Skills

Event planning

Computer basics

Education

Two years college

Job description

Department 5379 - Oakland Center

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date 10/26/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college
• Two years event planning experience
• Basic computer skills

Desired Qualifications

College degree

Extensive customer service

Three years or more event planning and execution of small and large events (experience to include work with scheduling and client interaction)

Excellent communication skills

Position Purpose

To assist with events, office task and client (students, faculty and staff) interaction within the building.

Job Duties

• Filter event inquiries
• Conduct Site visits
• Office assistance (answer phones, answer client questions, route information request)
• Event planning
• Client interaction
• Customer service

Job Open Date

09/28/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes