Project/Event Coordinator

The Russell Palmer Career Management Center within the Eli Broad College of Business seeks a Project/Event Coordinator to lead the strategy, planning, execution, and promotion of employer engagement and recruiting events while overseeing external communications that support student career outcomes. Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four-year college degree in Personnel Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Marketing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible and expansive work in a field related to the position including planning and managing special events, marketing/creative services, or human services; experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Desired Qualifications • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation • three to five years of professional experience in event management and experiential marketing • demonstrated success planning and executing live, virtual, and hybrid events of varying size and complexity • strong communication, writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills • ability to handle multiple tasks, details and prioritize work • experience managing social media platforms and developing engagement-driven content • ability to interpret information in order to coordinate projects • demonstrate work orientation that includes service focus, problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change • knowledge of university policies, procedures, and systems (Handshake experience preferred) • strong customer service orientation, teamwork mindset, and adaptability to change • student supervisory experience Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly.