Campus Event Coordinator

Grand Canyon University's Event Services is seeking an Event Services Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Department Head, the Coordinator will support on-campus events by organizing and arranging the activities and details for assigned events to ensure a satisfactory and pleasant experience for the participants. Responsibilities: * Pre-plans for upcoming events as necessary. * Attends planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific events. * Plans for and executes all logistical arrangements and maintains communications with appropriate staff regarding progress including: ensures coordination of activities with other on-campus departments such as facilities, janitorial services and food services; sets up the venue with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography/video, catering and special needs accommodations; ensures an adequate inventory of needed supplies; requests and ensures adequate student worker staff is scheduled for all phases of the event and breaks or tears down event displays and set ups. * Assists with scheduling student worker staff as needed. * Monitors event activities to ensure all requirements are met, client is satisfied and clean-up/re-set is handled. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, marketing, promotions or similar program from a regionally accredited institution. * 1 year experience in a similar or related capacity including an overnight camp environment, youth camp, event planning, promotions, etc. * May consider an equivalent combination of work experience and education. * Self-motivated with a service orientation. * Results focused and detail oriented. * Good communications skills. * Ability to communicate in a non-English language is helpful but not required. * Good planning and organizing skills. * Proficient with MS Office Suite software. * Good problem solving skills. * Ability to cope and adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and under frequently stressful conditions. * Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. * Flexibility with work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends, and a willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events. * Ability to work independently or in a team environment. * Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.