Life Sciences Event Coordinator

Life Sciences Event Coordinator
Join the College of Life Sciences team and play a key role in creating engaging, memorable events that strengthen connections across our community. As the Life Sciences Event Coordinator, you will plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of events that reflect the college's mission, elevate the attendee experience, and support strategic goals and priorities.

What you’ll do in this position:

Plan and execute engaging events that strengthen community and connection across the college
Collaborate with college leadership, deans, and stakeholders to develop event strategies, goals, and success metrics
Create and manage event timelines, communications, invitations, and promotional efforts to ensure seamless coordination
Oversee all event logistics, including venue reservations, catering, vendor partnerships, and event supplies/equipment
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external event stakeholders, providing excellent communication and support
Lead on‑site event operations, including setup, registration/check-in, troubleshooting, and event breakdown
Conduct post-event evaluations, track outcomes, and recommend improvements to enhance future events
Maintain organized event documentation and historical records to support long‑term planning and continuous improvement

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Two years of event-planning experience
Familiarity with event and communication etiquette
Willingness to become familiar with university policies, procedures, & systems
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Experience managing event logistics and vendors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools
Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree OR four years of event planning experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite programs
Familiarity with Canva and Mailchimp
Experience in higher education or academic events
Familiarity with event management platforms
Experience with event marketing or communications
Basic budgeting experience

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits after two years
Access to athletic facilities
Access to the library
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 47

Typical Starting Pay: $18.75 to $23.75 an hour

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.