Event Coordinator

41467BR**

**Extended Job Title:**

Event Coordinator

**Position Description:**

Plans, coordinates, publicizes, and implements special events, including social events, recognition celebrations, conferences, and meetings. Facilitates production of events by coordinating with performing groups, arranging publicity, and approving expenditures.

**Requisition ID:**

41467BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Event Planning and Implementation

+ Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

+ Customer Service and Support

+ Work with student assistance on a daily basis

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Minimum Hire Rate:**

4000

**Pay Basis:**

Monthly

**Work Location:**

Lubbock

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Knowledge in TTU system (chromeriver, TechBuy, etc)

**Department:**

Office of Campus Events

**Required Attachments:**

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

**Job Type:**

Full Time

**Job Group:**

Business Professionals

**Occasional Duties:**

Help with special events hosted by the President Office, help with the Presidential Suite, and assist with Commencement.

**Shift:**

Day

**Required Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.

**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**

No

**About the Department and/or College:**

Office of Campus Events oversees the campus calendar, commencement and special events. This position will oversee all outdoor events and work closely with the Outdoor Events Coordinating Committee.

**Safety Information:**

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

**Pay Statement:**

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

**EEO Statement:**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

**About the University:**

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbocks Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.