Event Coordinator- FSU Student Union

Responsibilities

This position coordinates events for the Campus Event Services department within the Florida State University Student Union. The Event Coordinator will balance the competing needs of recognized student organizations, university departments, and the FSU community in facilitating events across multiple venues including the Student Union, Askew Student Life Center, the Student Services Building, and other on‑campus spaces. The role will foster an atmosphere of teamwork and effectively work with campus partners to ensure safe and successful events on campus.

• Assists with recruiting, hiring, training, and leading of student employees.
• Participates in event consultations with clients providing timely and effective communication of relevant information, guidelines, and instructions.
• Submits event proposals, negotiates contracts, and follows university policies and procedures.
• Coordinates programs such as Market Wednesday, Vendor Thursday, and corporate tours/activations.
• Gathers and inputs event/group information into the Mazevo software system.
• Works closely with campus partners such as the Office of Business Services and Athletics to ensure eligibility of participating vendors.
• Promotes public functions activities across campus and the community to achieve department goals.
• Maintains and fosters relationships with campus partners and external clients.
• Manages the lost and found operations for the university.
• Trains organizations and departments on event related processes.
• Attends and supports events outside of normal working hours and on weekends when needed.

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and six years of experience. (

Note:

a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Can lead student groups and provide leadership and direction on programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
• Ability to coordinate, direction on programmatic and events.
• Effective in training and directing the work of others.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills.
• Can develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Can lead student groups and provide leadership and direction on programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
• Utilizes problem solving skills.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the mid to high $40,000’s, commensurate with experience and education.

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.