Description:

Coordinates the planning, supervision and implementation of special events for a college.

1. Participates in the development of a plan of special events for the college.
2. Coordinates with management and event sponsors in planning the college event calendar.
3. As assigned, assumes management responsibility for events, to include design, direction, budget and concept.
4. Coordinates agreements with vendors and sponsors for provision of hospitality, entertainment, printed materials and other event set-ups.
5. Attends all special events to manage details and oversee the activities of event professionals and volunteers.
6. Maintains proper records, files, bids and other required documentation for each event.
7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties Include:
-Lead weekly events meetings and distribute notes post-meeting.
-Supervise up to three student workers and one part-time employee.
-Maintaining the quality of internal events supports faculty and staff initiatives. Enhances the profile of the Honors College by supporting and partnering with other colleges, departments, and community groups to produce exemplary events.
-Participate as a member of the advancement team to develop and enhance the college's local and national brand and reputation.
-You will collaborate with the executive director of communications and the dean to help create content for magazines, alumni reports, and other online and print college publications.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.