Program & Events Coordinator, School of Communications

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 annual days off

Tuition remission for undergrad

Tuition remission for graduate courses

Retirement plan with 8% contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Health clinic onsite

Free campus fitness facilities

Free admission to campus events

Tuition exchange eligibility after 2+2

Job summary

Elon University is seeking a Program Assistant in the School of Communications on Elon Campus. This full-time staff role supports the deans, chairs, faculty, and staff, with front-desk duties, scheduling, and event coordination.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and computer/software proficiency, and involves coordinating travel, managing the McEwen space, and assisting with student affairs and partnerships. The job emphasizes administrative support and teamwork on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with computer and software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of first contact for visitors to the School of Communications by greeting those who come to the office and answering the phone.
• Provide administrative support for the deans, chairs, faculty and staff.
• Schedule appointments for staff persons located in the student affairs office of McEwen (internship director, the director of student engagement and alumni affairs, and three Student Professional Development Center staff members assigned to communications).
• Assist faculty and staff with instructional supplies, copying and issues.
• Monitor and order office supplies and promotional materials.
• Serve as the McEwen building manager and coordinate with facilities management and IT to resolve maintenance issues.
• Schedule McEwen meeting spaces.
• Work with Admissions on prospective student visitors and special events such as Fellows Weekend.
• Lead all aspects of event planning for School of Communications events.
• Support student affairs, development and industry partnerships through accessing and updating relevant databases.
• Provide support for the Student Media Board and take minutes at the monthly meetings.
• Provide support for the Dean's Student Advisory Board.
• Serve as backup to the administrative team in the dean's office, providing logistical and administrative support as needed.
• Willingness to advise the Unity in Communications student organization is a plus.
• Manage travel itineraries for campus visitors, including booking flights, hotels, and rentals.
• Support School of Communications centers and grant-funded programs (including, but not limited to, the North Carolina Open Government Coalition and the Emerging Journalists Program) and Other duties as assigned. Please attach a Cover Letter to your application.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elon University is seeking a Program Assistant in the School of Communications on Elon Campus. This full-time staff role supports the deans, chairs, faculty, and staff, with front-desk duties, scheduling, and event coordination.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and computer/software proficiency, and involves coordinating travel, managing the McEwen space, and assisting with student affairs and partnerships. The job emphasizes administrative support and teamwork on campus.