University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, FL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
St. Petersburg, FL
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Conference and Events Planner at the University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) is a pivotal role responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordination of conferences and special events that align with the research mission of the MCOM Office of Research and the USF Health Heart Institute. This position acts as the primary liaison between internal units and external constituents, providing organizational leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of various events, including conferences, workshops, faculty recruitment events, and public functions. The MCOM Office of Research supports faculty and students in their research endeavors by offering administrative support, and this role is integral to ensuring that events run smoothly and effectively. The planner will manage all aspects of event logistics, including budgeting, marketing, vendor coordination, and on-site support. This includes overseeing the annual USF Health Research Day, where the planner will handle everything from managing the budget to coordinating the keynote speaker's itinerary. The planner will also provide on-site support for seminar series and special events, ensuring that all necessary materials and setups are in place for successful execution. In addition to these responsibilities, the Conference and Events Planner will coordinate various research networking events, educational workshops, and other meetings as needed. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve the goals of the MCOM Office of Research and the USF Health Heart Institute.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead for USF Health Research Day, managing budget, marketing, vendor coordination, and logistics.
  • Provide on-site support for Heart Institute seminar series and special events, ensuring all materials are delivered and set up correctly.
  • Order food and beverages for seminars and special events, including submitting alcohol approval requests for after-hours events.
  • Coordinate COMCOR annual research networking event, monthly research seminars, and educational workshops.
  • Create and distribute flyers for events, and extend calendar invitations to relevant parties.
  • Escort external seminar speakers and faculty candidates to meetings as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, hospitality management, business management, digital media, or related field with two years of experience; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Four years of directly related experience can substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Six years of directly related experience can substitute for a Master's degree.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in a university setting with research programs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Tuition program
  • Generous leave programs
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