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Event Coordinator - 529195

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States


Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization:

204241 - Music

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary

Job Summary:

The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.

Additional Department Summary:

Supervision and coordination of all details related to the presentation of on-campus and off-campus musical events by the School of Music faculty, students, guests, and other special events sponsored by the School of Music. Additional responsibilities could include creating materials to be used in advertising, social media, direct mail, and other printed materials. Evening, nights and weekend work required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

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