Position Overview
The Admissions Event Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of admissions events, including five large-scale pillar events and a total of 12-13 events annually. This position ensures smooth operations and high-quality experiences for all participants while contributing to the creative and strategic growth of event programming for prospective students and families visiting Biola University. The Event Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director of Admissions Events, student assistants, and campus partners to deliver meaningful and well-organized events.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director to plan and execute events from concept to execution
- Coordinate logistics including venue reservations, partnership communication, setup, and teardown
- Serve as on-site event support, ensuring smooth execution and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Oversee event timelines, task lists, and production schedules
- Work with student assistants to delegate tasks effectively and ensure timely completion
- Manage event-related administrative duties including guest and partner communication, work orders, and post-event assessments
- Contribute ideas to elevate event programming, enhance student engagement, and improve operations
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience in event management, hospitality, communications, or related field
- Microsoft & Google Suite proficiency (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of event planning, coordination experience or hospitality (a plus, but not required)
- High value for efficiency, organization, and time management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Warm, professional, and approachable demeanor
- Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and openness to feedback
- Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Skilled in coordinating, prioritizing, and delegating tasks appropriately
- Culturally competent and able to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals
- Creative problem-solver with a solid understanding of administrative and event coordination best practices
Work Environment
- This position requires occasional lifting of materials (up to 25 lbs) and standing for extended periods during events
- The role includes some evening and weekend hours in support of campus events
Ultimately, the Admissions Events team is looking to add someone to the team who deeply values organization and efficiency, creating a high level hospitality experience and enjoys creating experiences for guests!
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