Event Coordinator I (Hybrid)

Department Description: The School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) has 42 academic faculty, 30 research faculty and post-docs, approximately 100 visiting scholars and Tech Temps, and 27 administrative and technical staff. The School is housed in five buildings and continues to diversify and expand the academic and research programs. To learn more about MSE, visit: www.mse.gatech.edu

Coordinate arrangements for holding meetings and other gatherings on behalf of a campus unit. Usually includes providing assistance in scheduling and planning the event, reserving a location, arranging for meeting support services and follow-up. Meeting facility utilized may be unit based or at other locations, on or off campus. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Unit management and staff and event sponsors, vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: event sponsors, vendors. This position will supervise: NA.

Job Duty 1 -
Confer with event sponsors to determine scope and overall objectives associated with an event.

Job Duty 2 -
Based on client needs and facility availability determine resources required and prepare event schedule.

Job Duty 3 -
Make necessary facility reservations.

Job Duty 4 -
Arrange for any catering requirements, facility set-up, parking, security, etc.

Job Duty 5 -
May coordinate promotional/publicizing efforts in conjunction with event.

Job Duty 6 -
May prepare and administer event budgets and maintain associated records.

Job Duty 7 -
Conduct follow-up to determine adequacy of services provided in support of event.

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
No additional information.

Required Experience
Two to three years of job related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or two years college course work

SKILLS
This job requires basic knowledge and skills in event management. This includes skills in customer service, organizing, planning and scheduling. Use of business related computer applications is required.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Salary range: $19.48 - $26.50

Location: Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)

Job grade: A8

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening