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UNIVERSITY EVENTS SPECIALIST - (T215440)

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UNIVERSITY EVENTS SPECIALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a University Events Specialist to support the Office of Advancement and the Heersink School of Medicine. This position will plan, coordinate, and execute professional and/or special events. This position determines the range and scope of event services to arrange a well-planned and executed event. The University Events Specialist may negotiate contractual agreements and ensure the terms of catering contracts are followed within budget guidelines. The position may plan, coordinate, publicize, and implement more than 40 events per year.

This position works closely with the other members of the Advancement Office and the Heersink School of Medicine.

This position is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plans, coordinates, and executes events, including venue choice, catering, transportation, security, audio / visual, and entertainment
  • Collaborates with communication teams on invitations, digital and printed materials, and mass communication efforts 
  • Collaborates with financial teams on determining budgets and processing contracts and invoices
  • Connects with various stakeholders, including but not limited to faculty, leadership, staff, donors, etc., to understand and execute the vision and purpose of each event
  • Supports not only assigned departmental events but also events and projects from the HSOM dean’s office 

Annual Salary: $47,665 - $60,000

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 3 years of related experience 

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Prioritization skills

UAB Benefits:

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System, a generous 5% retirement match in voluntary accounts, and additional RSA benefits. We also provide educational assistance for employees and their families, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. 

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Other

Organization

: 181200000 University Events

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Hybrid Eligible

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