Coordinator, Scheduling & Events at The University of Akron

Job Type

Full-time

Posting Date

February 18, 2019

Location of Position

Akron, OH

Company Summary

Located in Akron, Ohio, The University of Akron (UA) is one of the largest employers in the region and offers an array of employment opportunities. Here you'll find a metropolitan setting that places you in the heart of a dynamic, regional economy and in sync with the pulse of business, government and the community.

We're committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff by including individuals from varied backgrounds and characteristics, including age, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and socioeconomic background. We're also committed to offering competitive salary and benefits packages to qualified candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Application deadline: Open until filled

Schedule Student Union space utilizing the current scheduling programs. Assist the supervisor to oversee the reservation process through the reservation e-mail. Act as a liaison when scheduling space in other buildings on campus.
Advise clients and facilitate event planning meetings as needed; prepare set-up diagrams, coordinate reservations and utilize the current diagramming software. Assist with the enforcement of facility policies and procedures along with customer service initiatives. Collaborate with Student Union Operations, Student Life Programming and other campus partners to ensure quality service for clients.
Participate in the department student employment program to help develop, mentor and retain student employees.
Assist supervisor with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Coordinate the billing and reconciliation process as needed.
Assist with information and space-use reports as required.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree:
Requires 1 year of experience in communications, event planning or management.
Ability to work and communicate with a diverse university and non-university community required.
Experience working with students of diverse educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds required.
Ability to apply policies and procedures required.
Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
Detail oriented, time management, organizational, problem solving and customer services skills required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with evenings and weekend hours as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration preferred: relevant Graduate Assistant experience will be considered
Experience with reservation scheduling software programs preferred
Experience with reservation diagramming software preferred
Experience in a student union or educational setting preferred
An articulate understanding of the mission, culture, climate and environment of a metropolitan university preferred

Required Experience

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Application deadline: Deadline for application is March 18, 2019. However, reviewing applications until position is filled.

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The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.