• Job Description

  Req#: req17127

  Position Details
  Req ID:	req17127
  Position Title:	Event Coordinator
  Position Type:	Staff Full-Time
  Position Number:	BS9591
  OSU Campus:	Stillwater
  Department:	Div of Agricultural Sci & Nat Rsrcs
  Location Address:	139 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-3033
  Hiring Supervisor:	Jane Carpenter
  Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding):	43,800.00 - 54,900.00, Salary
  Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with one hour for lunch
  Faculty Appt Period:
  Job Summary:	About Us: Dedicated to improving quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education. The Division is comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, visit: https://agdivision.okstate.edu There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html Position Information: If you are organized and have a passion for creating impactful educational experiences through events and possess the skills to bring innovative ideas to life, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The Office of the Dean for OSU Agriculture is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Event Coordinator. As a key member of the Office of the Vice President and Dean for OSU Agriculture, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events on the OSU Stillwater campus and other locations in Oklahoma. You will also be an expert in working with faculty, staff and student groups who utilize the New Frontiers meeting spaces.
  Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three references.
  Education & Experience
  Position Qualifications:	Required: High School/GED Three years experience in professional event planning. Driver’s license - Event planning experience for commercial business or higher education. - Experience with balance sheets, budgeting, and accounting associated with event execution. - Experience partnering with other organizations to plan events. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Use of technology and assisting others in the use of technology systems. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in events management, agriculture, communications or similar. Five years event planning experience. Familiarity with governmental meeting planning and procurement procedures.
  Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

• About the company

  Oklahoma State University is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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