Part-Time Scheduling and Event Coordinator

Job Type:Part-Time/29 hours per week The Office of Events Management at George Mason University's Mason Square (Arlington) campus is ready to hire (as in immediately) a Part-Time Scheduling and Event Coordinator. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of events at the Mason Square Campus (Arlington). Responsibilities: • Review and approve requests for space on the Mason Square Campus, to include all event requests for classrooms and event spaces; • Troubleshoot issues with competing events - work with both internal and external clients to ensure space needs are met; • Serve as the main administrator of the Mason Square Events email account and respond to event inquiries in a timely manner; • Compile information for weekly event reporting; • Work with internal and external clients to provide logistical guidance in support of the delivery well-executive events at Mason Square, assisting with logistical arrangements, cost estimates, and information on support services; • Work closely with security, parking, catering, and other support services to ensure scheduled events are supported; • Work with an incredible team, including the Senior Event Manager and Audio-Visual Manager to ensure event Audio-Visual needs are understood and communicated to support staff; and • Respond with appropriate urgency, flexibility, courtesy, and good judgment to meet customer needs and resolves issues. Required Qualifications: • Must be a high school graduate; • Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community; • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; • Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds; • Must have excellent verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; • Possesses a strong customer service, time management and organizational skillset with high attention to detail; and • Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications, visual/audio hardware configuration, conference A/V set-ups, streaming platforms, and knowledge of electronics used to support events, and a willingness to learn new skills.