Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
posted 4 months ago
The Event Planner for Strategic Partnerships and Alliances at Liberty University is a pivotal role responsible for organizing and executing all departmental events both on and off campus. This position is situated within the Office of Strategic Partnerships, which engages with high-level individuals such as pastors, CEOs, and elected officials. The Event Planner will serve as the main point of contact for these events, necessitating a high degree of coordination, organization, and professionalism. The role requires collaboration with various internal department leaders and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of events that align with the university's strategic objectives. In this capacity, the Event Planner will manage mass correspondence, including emails and phone calls, during events and conferences. Maintaining a high level of professionalism in all communications with guests and stakeholders is essential. The planner will also be responsible for researching guest speakers, compiling relevant data, and preparing operational reports to support event marketing efforts. This includes overseeing the scheduling, planning, marketing, risk management, budgeting, catering, and other logistical aspects of events. The role involves designing and executing external events, such as breakfast and lunch meetings, aimed at promoting Liberty University. The Event Planner will handle the purchasing and inventory of event supplies, manage secure contact information for attendees, and provide administrative support to leadership. Additional responsibilities include arranging meetings and travel for guests, reconciling program expenses with the department budget, coordinating event staff and volunteers, and performing various clerical duties associated with event operations. The position may also require occasional public speaking and hosting of key stakeholders at events.