Senior Event Coordinator

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is recruiting for a dynamic and detailed Event Coordinator to join the Alumni Relations and Engagement team. Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. Serve as liaison to vendors and venues and facilitate positive relationships with external partners.Process event vendor contracts and invoices in accordance with established, required proceduresAssist with planning and leading events and event-related projects from ideation through to completion.Attend project kick-off meetings; provide insight and expertise based on event best practices.Problem solve and provide solutions to accomplish event needs, independently or in consultation with the Senior Event Manager, as appropriate.Create and monitor event and meeting related budgets/expenses.Provide on-site support during event execution.Assist with scheduling and managing staff, students, campu,s and alumni employees and volunteers, providing onsite event and meeting support.Ensure high-quality, professional, and effective events, including troubleshooting problems in a timely manner using tact and discretion. Experience with event technology.Vendor management experience. Experience with event technology.Vendor management experience.