Event Planner

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
TES2528P

Home Org Name
Business Administration

Division Name
College of Business

Position Title
TES Event Planner/Administrative Support

Estimated Hours Per Week
25 hours

Anticipated Length of Assignment
12 months

Job Summary
The Harbert College of Business is currently seeking an individual to assist with internal and external event planning and administrative duties. As part of the Engagement, Alumni, and Community Relations team, this position assists with the creation and execution of in-person and virtual engagements for college and community members. We are looking for someone with experience in administrative support, event planning, logistics, and data entry.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

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• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  
• Assistance with special projects
  
• Seasonal work
  
• Emergencies
  

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions

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• Support in planning and organizing internal and external meetings, programs, events, and conferences
  
• Communicating with stakeholders face to face, virtually, through email or phone
  
• Organizing and scheduling meetings
  
• Administrative support, data entry, office/event research, logistics
  
• Operate standard office equipment
  
• Assist with external guest services (parking, customer focused needs)
  

Minimum Qualifications

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• Associate‘s degree in no specific discipline
  
• Valid Driver‘s license
  

Expectations:

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• Previous experience and demonstrated event planning and organizational skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong computer skills
  
• Ability to lift and move tables, chairs, and other event items as needed
  

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor‘s degree in Hospitality/Event Management, Business, Communications, Community Engagement or related field

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$15.00 - $20.00/hour

Work Hours
8:00am - 12:00pm (hours may vary. Some nights and weekends will be required).

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

Posting Date
09/11/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
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