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University of Minnesota
Events Coordinator
Job Description
Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities: Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant education and work experience to equal at least four years Demonstrated experience in student activities, student engagement, or event planning/delivery The ability to effectively work with and welcome people from varied cultures and backgrounds Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Capacity to use technology effectively and creatively to accomplish responsibilities Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: Experience with student supervision, leading collaborative teams, and program oversight Knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, and assessment techniques Experience working with 25Live or comparable room scheduling software Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, apply, and communicate policies, procedures, and guidelines The Office of Student Engagement & Events coordinates programs, facilities, and services that facilitate student co-curricular engagement and learning, foster community and belonging, and connect the campus and area community through events, outreach, and the shared use of campus facilities. The Events Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of campus events, leads facility services, and collaborates with campus partners to provide high-quality services and experiences for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and guests. Working under general supervision, the Coordinator provides professional support for event planning and facility operations, ensures event planners are warmly assisted, and facilitates compliance with UMN policies and procedures. This full-time civil service position (SS Pro1-Student Engage & Dev / 8461ED) reports to the Senior Coordinator of Student Engagement & Events. The position includes some night and weekend work with flex scheduling. This is a short-term position and the duration will be through June 2027.
Work Environment:
This is an in-person position working on the University of Minnesota- Morris campus.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work with flex scheduling. 40 hours per week Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer aSTEM OPT
training program.Essential Functions:
Manage and support campus event planning and implementation. Work with the Student Engagement & Events team, student leaders, campus offices and programs, and community partners to ensure mutual support, collaboration, and success in planning and executing high-quality campus events. (50%) Support student leaders, campus offices, and programs in planning and implementing student fee- institutional
- grant
- and foundation-funded campus events and activities.
- 4-6 paraprofessional student staff who oversee Student Center and event support across the campus during night and weekend hours.
Required application materials:
resume and cover letter. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at theU:
http://diversity.umn.edu Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.Career Insights for Event Planner
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$51,023 / year median in Minnesota
+7% projected growth