Signature Events Coordinator

Georgetown University; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Signature Events Coordinator to foster engagement and manage event logistics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in event support. Responsibilities include managing registrations, materials, and communication with alumni. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of event support and registration experience is necessary.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of registration processes for events.
• Manage preparation of event materials and process payments.
• Serve as the first point of contact for event inquiries.
• Plan and execute a variety of events with university colleagues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Customer-service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Signature Events Coordinator

Foster engagement and support the alumni and donor experience for Georgetown University’s Signature Events.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of Signature Events to evaluate the effectiveness of registration processes and support the overall goals of each event.
• Manage the preparation of event materials (e.g., name tags, supplies), process payments, and assist the event lead in reconciling income and coordinating other event elements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all event inquiries from alumni and donors.
• Collaborate with advancement and university colleagues to plan and execute a variety of events.
• Oversee Advancement event volunteers during the registration process.
• Build and maintain positive constituent relationships to ensure overall event success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of event support and registration experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with superb attention to detail.
• Ability to concurrently balance multiple high‑priority tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Mission‑driven mindset.
• Work Mode: Hybrid (subject to review).

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application

Please submit a resume for each position of interest.