Event Coordinator The George Mason University, Office of Admissions is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to fill the position of Event Coordinator. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the Position: The Event Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Events in the Office of Admissions. The successful candidate will serve as a planner and point of contact between the Office of Admissions and event attendees, events management staff, vendors, and internal and external constituents including faculty and staff. The Event Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Director of International Enrollment Partnerships to serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for international enrollment events including, but not limited to, hosting visiting delegations, and planning and scheduling related conferences and student programming. This position will also serve on the Washington Scholars Program logistics team, which hosts high school residential summer conferences each year. In addition, the incumbent provides pre-event, on-site, and post-event planning and execution for events hosted by the Office of Admissions for the purpose of recruiting prospective students at the freshman, transfer, non-degree, international and graduate levels. Responsibilities include the planning and implementation of 30-50 on-campus open houses and special events each year, ranging from 30 to 3,000 people. Responsibilities:Work collaboratively with the Event Manager in all aspects of planning for recruitment and yield events, global initiatives events, and other special events hosted by the Office of Admissions;Live on campus each summer as part of the Washington Scholars Program;Serve as the primary event liaison for various admissions events throughout the year;Manage registration processes and communicate with visitors and registered attendees;Process fiscal paperwork and payments for general event expenses and college fairs;Request room reservations for office meetings and events using the 25Live reservation system;Provide pre-event, day-of, and post-event assistance for each office event;Assist with setup/breakdown support and some strenuous physical work;Maintain and organize the office's event storage room and implement an event inventory tracking process;Conduct event research and evaluations for attendees, vendors, department representatives, admissions staff, and analyze results for event records; andOther tasks, as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience;Organizational skills;Possess a passion for events, and a dedication for creating a high-quality guest experience;Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;Ability to frequently work nights and weekends;Ability to work a full day on the day before and day of each major event, which includes some weekends; week-of preparations include several evening work hours and physical labor;Demonstrated event planning experience, which may include nonprofessional experience and volunteer work;Detailed-oriented; personable; flexible, hospitable, gracious, assertive, motivated, independent, creative, resourceful, and ability to solve problems calmly and quickly;Ability to listen to instructions carefully and correctly follow directions;Ability to learn Admissions Office and university processes and procedures;Skill in effective communication, with ability to speak effectively in front of large groups;Intermediate knowledge of basic computer applications and equipment;Ability to safely and independently move between 20 and 50 pounds and ability to stand for long periods of time;Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations;Ability to drive in and around Washington, DC; andMust currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management);Advanced Excel skills;Collaborative working style;Bilingual; andPrevious experience working on a college campus.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 02881Z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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