Strategic Special Events Planner for Education & Networking

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond invites applications for a Special Event Coordinator in the Robins School of Business. The role plans, coordinates, and executes educational events, conferences, and student activities involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the business community.

The coordinator ensures smooth, well-managed events, adheres to budgets, communicates with diverse groups, and supports undergraduate student organizations and campus platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of special event planning, management and execution experience.
• Higher Education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute special event activities, conferences, and student events within budget.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, vendors and campus partners for seamless events.
• Maintain and update event databases and registration data.
• Serve as liaison with student organizations and assist with campus platforms and procedures.

Skills

Event budgeting

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Data management

Space reservation

Registration systems

Organization skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Richmond invites applications for a Special Event Coordinator in the Robins School of Business. The role plans, coordinates, and executes educational events, conferences, and student activities involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the business community.

The coordinator ensures smooth, well-managed events, adheres to budgets, communicates with diverse groups, and supports undergraduate student organizations and campus platforms.