Event Planner

About the position

Under direction of the Director of Events, the Event Planner will provide assistance and professional expertise in the planning and implementation of high-level events and functions sponsored by the University of Nebraska Omaha. The Event Planner will work collaboratively as a member of the Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications, faculty, staff, and other members of the campus community to plan high quality events and functions. They will help to identify and facilitate discussion and decisions about issues affecting campus events; and will ensure that high standards, and/or other campus-wide priorities are reflected in the planning and presentation of events. Events Planner will be responsible for managing all aspects of event execution for a number of events produced by the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications. Event examples this position will have a role in will include Commencement Ceremonies, Forums, Symposiums, Convocations, and Chancellor Events. The Event Planner will be required to be on-site at their assigned events plus any additional events the events team may need assistance with. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional expertise and direction in the planning and execution of high-quality events and functions, identify and facilitate discussion and decisions about issues affecting events, and ensure that campus-wide priorities are reflected in the planning and presentation of events.
• Create memorable program experiences that make consistent, positive contributions to the recruitment and retention of students and the overall quality of student/campus life at UNO.
• Maintain highly professional standards and procedures for production of events in keeping with the image and reputation of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
• Prepare pre- and post-event analysis and assess opportunities and make recommendations for improving service to internal and external constituencies and implement those improvements as appropriate.
• Collaborate with campus partners to understand event goals and outcomes. Provide regular updates to collaborators to discuss project status and an opportunity for stakeholder feedback.
• Provide direction in the execution of high-quality events and ceremonies that help to create a vibrant, engaged campus community, and advance campus priorities.
• Develop productive working relationships with campus partners, vendors and the community.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor event budgets, anticipating costs of production, technical, and promotional needs. Clarify funding source for all events.
• Partner with the Office of Strategic Marketing & Communications to develop promotional strategies for campus events.
• Other duties as assigned that support MarComm's full team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One-year experience in Event Planning, Communications, Copywriting, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years' progressive professional experience in Event Planning, Hospitality, Communications, Copywriting, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Previous experience in higher education.

Benefits

• $52,000 annual salary
• Partial remote/telecommute opportunity
• 40 hour work week, plus some evenings and weekends