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Department:
Program & Event Support
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Part-Time Event and Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all CTRL-sponsored programs and events. In collaboration with the rest of the CTRL event and program team, they participate in the planning and implementation of virtual and on-campus events, providing program and event management support services, including event space logistics, A/V equipment support, recording of events, and other logistical support, as well as marketing support, including collaborating with the Graphic Design and Web Specialist on social media maintenance and website updates.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the logistics, preparation, and execution of all CTRL events.
- Leads the staff and task management for larger events (such as the Ann Ferren Conference).
- Creates, disseminates, and summarizes the results of CTRL’s event feedback surveys.
- Trains and coordinates the work of additional Ann Ferren Conference staff.
- Supports the planning and implementation of new faculty orientation programs (tenure-line, term, and adjunct).
- Works with the Graphic Design and Web Specialist to create marketing plans for all programs and events.
- Supports the logistics and implementation of additional CTRL programs, including the Greenberg Preparing Future Faculty Program, the Partners in Writing Program, and various Communities of Practice and Faculty Learning Communities.
- Assists with other projects as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-Time.
- 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
- Position duration is 30 weeks.
- Variable hourly work during spring, summer, and winter breaks (with high volume work during the two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester, the week prior to the beginning of the spring semester, and the week following the end of the spring semester, due to major events).
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Current AU graduate student with completed BA/BS.
- Must be creative, results oriented, excel in customer service and have strong administrative skills.
- Must be able to exercise initiative, work independently, multitask, and project a professional image at all times.
- Expertise in two or more of the following is required: Microsoft Office suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Qualtrics, WordPress.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Event management and marketing experience, especially working with senior managers, senior scholars and university faculty.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
- Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
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