Community Engagement and Events Coordinator

The Coordinator, Community Engagement and Events is responsible for the successful delivery of high quality, community enriching events programming to support the mission of the Graduate School. • Provide leadership and counsel on Graduate School units’ signature events; and assist events planning and support for recruitment process, and special seminars • Assist planning, coordination, and delivery of Graduate School retreats and symposia • Be creative in presenting new ideas for increasing community engagement. • Manage budgets related to community engagement and events planning: • Proactively develop and manage events budgets, and through attention to detail and follow through, track expenses to minimize unplanned expenditures and stay in budget for all events. • Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by ability to develop rapport, build strong relationships, and listen and negotiate effectively, and work with a wide range of stakeholders and personalities. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.