The Premium Events Coordinator will assist the Director of Premium Events with planning, scheduling, organizing, staffing, and managing assigned premium events and activities. This role includes coordinating events utilizing premium athletic spaces such as Hancock Stadium, CEFCU Arena, OSF Athletics Training Center and other Athletic facilities. Premium events may include weddings, staff meetings, and similar functions. Responsibilities also encompass facilitating contracts, invoicing, compiling a monthly event schedule, and serving as a liaison with various campus units.
The Department of Athletics is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU athletics recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Student Affairs, Sports Management, Recreation Management, or a closely related field. 2. One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent experience with event coordinating, development, sales, athletics (collegiate or professional), or related field. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. 4. Excellent oral and written communications skills. 5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Illinois State University:
Founded in 1857, Illinois State is a coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study. Its 34 academic departments in 6 colleges offer 63 undergraduate programs in more than 160 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 38 masters, 2 specialist, and 7 doctoral programs. Illinois State ranks 74th among the top 100 public universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report rankings of “Best National Universities” released in fall 2014.
Bloomington-Normal Community:
Illinois State University is located in the twin-city community of Bloomington-Normal, with a population of approximately 125,000 and is located within easy driving distance of the financial and business centers in Chicago and St. Louis. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, and traffic and commute. In their most current rankings, Forbes ranked Bloomington-Normal as 20th in its list of the Smartest Cities in America.
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Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
