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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Food Services/Hospitality/Events
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 529372
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 206102 - Alumni and Corporate Relations
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; routine early mornings, evenings, & Saturdays required.
Job Summary: The Event Planner conceptualizes event theme, itinerary, etc. Develops and manages event budgets. Oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.
Additional Department Summary: The Event Planner has full responsibility for planning and implementing all events occurring both on and off campus for the benefit of the College. This position is demanding and is vital to the overall image of the college to VIP guests, donors, alumni, potential and enrolled students, parents, and guest lecturers. This position requires professionalism, organization, creativity, attention to detail, ability to work well with others and excellent written and oral communication skills. This person must be able to handle high stress situations and still uphold the high standards of professionalism required by the College of Business. This position will design events that uphold the image of the College and the C&BA Dean's office. Work will require weekends, nights and early mornings.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR master's degree.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Must be proficient in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (email, word processing, spreadsheet programs). Ability to create invitations, programs, place cards, etc. in InDesign is preferred. Good organizational, communication, and public relation skills are necessary.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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