Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Ent Center for the Arts Event Coordinator to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid eligible. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range:$ 52,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
Benefits at a Glance
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Summary
The Event Coordinator works to contract, schedule and coordinate all event logistics and space usage at the Ent Center for the Arts through electronic and oral communication including in-person meetings as well as maintain UCCS department course schedules through the Event Management Software. Examples of events include weddings, meetings, youth groups, seminars, retreats, reunions, trainings, concerts, theater productions, and trade shows. The Event Coordinator will correspond with external contracted rental clients to coordinate Ent Center space tours, event price quoting, development of facility use contracts, and event logistics. This position also works with internal clients such as campus departments and student organizations in the coordinating of event requests for the Ent Center.
The Event Coordinator will serve as a campus information source for facility and equipment usage, catering, event policies and procedures, pricing, rentals and space availability. The Event Coordinator will be a liaison with multiple support departments across campus to meet client needs and they will manage all billing for assigned events.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Tentative Search Timeline
Priority will be given to applications submitted by: April 26, 2024.
Potential interview dates: April 29 - May 3, 2024.
Potential start date: May 13, 2024.
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.
Qualifications
Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 4/26/2024 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 33172). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s) Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Unofficial transcripts (up to committee to require with application) When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials
Job Category: Hospitality
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40131 - VCSA-AUX-UC EVENT SERVICES
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 8, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Kimberly Oroszi
Posting Contact Email: koroszi@uccs.edu
Position Number: 00734212
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