Alumni and Event Coordinator

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title Alumni and Event Coordinator Working Title Alumni and Event Coordinator Department 403010-Alumni Relations Pay Rate $36,000/annually FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 999457 Classification CJS13 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .

Working hours:
Professional hours including some evenings and weekends. Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 06/08/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
The Alumni and Events Coordinator will have the responsible of planning and providing implementation, direction, and management for university events that occur primarily on campus or other approved locations. The coordinator collaborates with university partners to provide seamless event operations, including initial planning stages through post-event and evaluation. They must provide a high level of customer service, enthusiasm, project management, and attention to detail. This position includes frequent interaction with the public, campus partners as well as University and alumni leaders, donors, vendors, and volunteers. The type of engagement and events this position will help facilitate includes but are not limited to the following: Presidential, Emeriti Association, Board meetings, Academic program anniversaries, Alumni/Affinity group reunions, homecoming, and commencement. The Alumni and Event Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for al “Alum From Day One” student engagement programming. Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, marketing, tourism, public relations, not-for-profit management, or related field.

Experience may be substituted for education and education substituted for experience based on the following equivalencies: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years ; MA/MS = 6 years ; PhD = 8 years. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Web Page Maintenance Experience
Two (2) years experience in, and knowledge of, events, volunteer-management, marketing, alumni relations, or public relations required.

Two (2) years of experience working in higher education or other not-for-profits preferred. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.

Ability to speak in front of large audiences.

Strong organizational skills.

Team-player

Ability to work independently.

Demonstrated high level customer/client service and response.

Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Ability to professional, tactful and diplomatic.

Ability to learn, explain and maintain current knowledge of organizational and event policies and procedures. Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Lifting (weight) - 30 pounds Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: On call/standby work required, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions, Travel required, Irregular work hours Other Special Working Conditions
Travel required – including overnight.

Irregular work hours – some evenings/weekends for events required. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents