Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University’s Event Services is seeking an Event Services Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Department Head, the Coordinator will support on-campus events by organizing and arranging the activities and details for assigned events to ensure a satisfactory and pleasant experience for the participants.
Location: GCU's Main Campus, 33rd Ave. and Camelback Phoenix, Arizona
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm. Must be flexible for nights/weekends to cover events
Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition
What you will do:
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Pre-plans for upcoming events as necessary.
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Attends planning and organizing event meetings to obtain information, activities and details for specific events.
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Plans for and executes all logistical arrangements and maintains communications with appropriate staff regarding progress including: ensures coordination of activities with other on-campus departments such as facilities, janitorial services and food services; sets up the venue with displays, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, photography/video, catering and special needs accommodations; ensures an adequate inventory of needed supplies; requests and ensures adequate student worker staff is scheduled for all phases of the event and breaks or tears down event displays and set ups.
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Assists with scheduling student worker staff as needed.
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Monitors event activities to ensure all requirements are met, client is satisfied, and clean-up/re-set is handled.
What you need:
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Bachelor’s degree preferred in a discipline related to communications, hospitality, promotions or similar program from a regionally accredited institution.
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1 year experience in a similar or related capacity including, event planning, promotions, youth camp, etc.
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Good communications skills. Ability to communicate in a non-English language is helpful but not required.
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Proficient with MS Office Suite software.
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Ability to cope and adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and under frequently stressful conditions.
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Good time management and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
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Flexibility with work varying schedules including evenings, holidays and weekends, and a willingness to stay overnight on campus during certain events.
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Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Why work at GCU:
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Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
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Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
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Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
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Free covered parking
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We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
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Free on-site gyms at all our office locations