Coordinator I, Event Operations

Position Details

Requisition Number

S1315P

Home Org Name

Student Center Department

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Coordinator I, Event Operations

Job Class Code

OC49

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Audio-Visual, this position ensures that room set-ups and audio-visual needs are being met in the Melton Student Center, as well as all Student Affairs facilities and auxiliary spaces. Consults with staff and customers, makes recommendations on audio-visual support services and lighting for events, and provides technical assistance.

Essential Functions

-Assists clients with pre-event planning, coordination of event setup, as well as audio-visual technical assistance within the Auburn University Student Center and auxiliary locations, to include small indoor board meeting, large conferences, outdoor events, and high-profile university functions. May perform these duties alone or collaboratively with supervisors and event operations staff.

-Assists with and provides support for recruitment and selection, initial orientation, training, and supervision of the event operations student employees regarding audio-visual and set-ups for the Auburn University Student Center and auxiliary locations.

-Provides transportation and arrangement of furniture and equipment within Student Affairs facilities for various customer events, including but not limited to, tables, chairs, staging, and podiums.

-Consults with customers and makes recommendations on audio-visual support services and lighting for events.

-Provides recommendations to supervisors for up-to-date audio-visual needs. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains applicable equipment and devices, as well as provides reports on damaged audio-visual equipment.

-Maintains event inventory of equipment, supplies, and furniture etc.

-Assists with the maintenance and management of the Student Center game room, to include implementing small repairs, as well as outside vendor communications.

-Performs other specialized duties as required.

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Field of Study

Years of Experience

3

Area of Experience

Experience with audio-visual equipment, including, but not limited to, providing technical assistance, set-up, and tear-down.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and application of advance concepts, as well as practices and procedures of audio-visual technology, furniture arrangements, and lighting for event set-ups.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience in:

-setting up and operating video conference equipment for events and conference rooms
-multi-event logistics
-managing student worker schedules
-operating AMX network-based AV systems

Salary Grade

30

Salary Range

$28,000 - $46,700

Job Category

Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

01/13/2022

Closing Date

01/30/2022

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/26996
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
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   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
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2. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years' experience with audio-visual equipment, including, but not limited to, providing technical assistance, set-up and tear-down?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?
   • Yes
   • No