Campus Center Hospitality and Event Coordinator

Who We Are

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is a small, non-profit post-secondary institution committed to advancing the next generation of business leaders without the burden of debt. We empower individuals to take ownership of their personal success, become valuable contributors to their employers, and drive regional economic growth through an entrepreneurial mindset.

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique perspectives and contributions that each person brings to our team. We strive to create an environment where all members of our community feel respected, valued, and supported.

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship seeks a hands‑on Campus Center Hospitality and Event Coordinator to plan, execute, and oversee institute‑wide events that support our mission and deliver exceptional experiences for students, staff, guests, and partners. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Operations and Auxiliary Services, the CCHEC manages the Institute’s events calendar, coordinates logistics with internal and external stakeholders, and oversees multiple weekly events—from space scheduling and budget support to agreements, walkthroughs, vendor management, catering, décor, and invoicing.

This role is highly hospitality‑driven, ensuring warm, polished, and seamless guest experiences through attentive service, detailed event preparation, inventory and supply oversight, and on‑site setup and breakdown. The CCHEC collaborates with departments across the Institute, including Academic Affairs, Student Experience, Admissions, Partnerships, IT, and Marketing, to support orientations, fairs, workshops, open houses, partnership engagements, and major institutional programming. The ideal candidate is a proactive, service‑minded professional with strong experience in event coordination, hospitality management, and operational logistics;

exceptional communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, warmth, and a commitment to continual improvement and alignment with the Institute’s culture of excellence.

• Manage, coordinate, and execute multiple campus‑wide events and student experiences within the Institute, including both scheduled and impromptu activities. Events may occur simultaneously across various locations and throughout the week, requiring strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Oversee all aspects of internal event planning as well as external event requests from community organizations, partner institutions, and other outside groups.
• Secure space usage agreements, conduct planning meetings and final walkthroughs with event hosts, and ensure applicable rental fees are collected when required.
• Negotiate and manage service contracts for catering, technology, décor, and other event‑related services, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Supervise event décor, furniture, and equipment setup and breakdown; maintain linens and table settings; create tabletop signage for identification and dietary requirements; and ensure event rooms are clean, well‑maintained, and properly prepared for each function.