Student Life Events Planner

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused organization in Durban is looking for a candidate to oversee student life programs, including event planning and public relations. Responsibilities include organizing various student events, collaborating with student organizations, and managing logistics. Strong organizational skills and creativity are essential. This role aims to foster student engagement and enrich their academic journey.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee student events from concept to execution.
• Develop creative and exciting event ideas that attract students.
• Work alongside staff to provide guidance to students needing counseling.
• Organize and coordinate enrichment activities for student growth.
• Manage logistics for events including venue reservations and budget tracking.

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Student Life Programs :

• Plan, organize, and oversee student events from concept to execution, ensuring student engagement and participation.
• Develop creative and exciting event ideas that attract students and foster community spirit.
• Work alongside allocated staff to provide guidance, direction, and support to students in need of counselling
• Organize and coordinate enrichment activities that contribute to students' personal and academic growth.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement student events such as welcome week, cultural celebrations, leadership retreats, wellness initiatives, and social activities.
• Collaborate with student organizations and clubs to support their events
• Manage logistics for events including venue reservations, catering, equipment, setup / teardown, and budget tracking.
• Promote events through digital media, print materials, and campus outreach.
• Assess the effectiveness of events and gather feedback to inform future programming.
• Maintain an up-to-date event calendar and coordinate scheduling to avoid conflicts.
• Support the development of new initiatives that align with student needs and campus goals.
• Supervise student event staff or volunteers as needed.
• Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with our mission, brand and values.

Public Relations & Sponsorship :

• Work alongside the marketing team to secure sponsorships for events, marketing campaigns, and student-related initiatives.
• Assist with public relations activities, promoting a positive image of and its services across social media and other platforms.