Staff Careers

The Marketing and Events Coordinator supports the College of Business by planning, coordinating, and executing high-quality events, as well as assisting with marketing and recruitment initiatives. This position reports to the Marketing and Events Manager and plays an essential role in advancing the college’s visibility and engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Event Planning and Coordination
• Under the general supervision of the Marketing and Events Manager, assist in planning, coordinating, and executing college events
• Exercise independent judgment in recommending event logistics, assessing needs, identifying solutions, and ensuring alignment with the college’s mission and goals.
• Support the development of event strategies and interpret relevant policies and procedures during the planning process
• Serve as a primary point of contact for communicating applicable policies and procedures
• Assist with managing the institutional event calendar, including evaluating event requests and providing timely updates
Collaboration and Documentation
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to plan and execute events, demonstrating sound professional judgment in communication and coordination. Facilitate and monitor required event documentation to ensure compliance with established processes
• Maintain detailed event records and support continuous process improvement efforts.
• Assign and oversee tasks for student support staff during events
On-Site Event Support
• Provide on-site assistance for event setup, coordination, and teardown, utilizing problem-solving skills to address event-related issues
• Work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed
• Manage scheduling and usage of college event spaces and participate in up to 25% of after-hours events
Event Marketing and Design
• Develop and produce event marketing materials using professional graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop)
• Coordinate event promotion and messaging across internal and external communication platforms, ensuring adherence to brand and style guidelines
• Coordinate approved purchases with the Purchasing Department
Marketing Support
• Assist the Marketing and Events Manager with marketing initiatives, including creating social media content, drafting email campaigns, and supporting prospective student communications
• Support the design, coordination, and purchasing of branded materials, applying sound judgment to ensure consistency with institutional standards
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of full-time verifiable work experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic design tools, such as Canva
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across multiple levels of the organization
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and composure in fast-paced environments
• Must have strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and initiative
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Ability to learn and apply UAH policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide project support as needed
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, or a related field of study preferred
• Experience in professional event planning and/or marketing is preferred
• Three or more years of experience demonstrating excellent customer service desired

$38,000 - $43,630