Senior Events Coordinator—Academic & Research Programs

uofl; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks an organized Events Coordinator to support the College of Arts & Sciences’ research, scholarly, and community-engaged programming. The role centralizes event planning for centers and institutes, coordinating faculty, students, visiting scholars, and partners to deliver impactful conferences and outreach.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, work independently, and develop efficient communication streams to ensure high-quality event experiences

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, event management, hospitality, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating events, programs, or administrative operations.
• Experience coordinating events in a higher education environment.
• Experience supporting hybrid and virtual events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for conferences, lectures, workshops, symposia, visiting scholars, and community-engaged events.
• Partner with center and institute directors to develop annual event calendars and planning timelines.
• Manage multiple concurrent events while balancing priorities and available resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, institute leadership, external guests, and community partners.
• Provide on-site event support, including troubleshooting and coordination of hybrid and virtual events.

Skills

Exceptional planning

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of Louisville seeks an organized Events Coordinator to support the College of Arts & Sciences’ research, scholarly, and community-engaged programming. The role centralizes event planning for centers and institutes, coordinating faculty, students, visiting scholars, and partners to deliver impactful conferences and outreach.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, work independently, and develop efficient communication streams to ensure high-quality event experiences