The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a prestigious public university and a vital constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community service, UMB plays a pivotal role in shaping future leaders across various disciplines. The university is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, promoting wellness, work-life balance, and professional development for its employees. UMB Campus Center is an active hub that facilitates a wide range of events and meetings, supporting both campus-based and external clients. The Campus Center Event Services is responsible for managing multiple versatile spaces including conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, and ballroom spaces, ensuring that all hosted events are well-coordinated and executed seamlessly. Their mission extends to creating a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Campus Center Event Services is currently seeking a full-time Events Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This role is essential in providing professional and administrative support for events held within the SMC Campus Center. The Events Coordinator collaborates closely with internal campus departments, affiliated groups, and external clients to facilitate a smooth event experience. This includes scheduling, logistics, and technical support to ensure every event meets its objectives. A significant component of the role is managing the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of student staff, part-time employees, and volunteers, which requires strong leadership and organizational skills. The Events Coordinator plays a critical role in liaising with various departments such as Student Affairs, Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, security, parking, and food services to coordinate event logistics efficiently.
This position calls for someone who can expertly handle multiple tasks including managing audio-visual reservations, overseeing event setup and breakdown, and ensuring compliance with facility and equipment requirements. The coordinator must be adept at problem-solving, making sound decisions, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and negotiating to facilitate successful event outcomes. This role occasionally requires flexibility with work hours, including evening and weekend shifts to support event schedules. The hiring range for this position is between $52,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on education and experience.
UMB provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employee wellness and career advancement. This includes generous paid leave, health and retirement benefits, tuition remission for employees and their dependents, professional learning opportunities, and flexible work arrangements where applicable. The university emphasizes a commitment to equal employment opportunities and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Moreover, the Events Coordinator position is designated under the Clery Act, meaning the candidate will comply with relevant campus security policies. Overall, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about event management within a vibrant academic environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but related experience may be substituted
- Minimum of two years of related event or meeting management experience
- Knowledge of special event planning and facility requirements
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Must comply with Clery Act regulations as a campus security authority
- Proficient in using information technology tools like word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
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