Job Description
The Coordinator – Events & Experiences will report to the Executive Director, Partnership Strategy and Activation. This role will be responsible for developing, managing, and measuring the success of events and experiences that align with the vision, mission, and goals of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In addition, this role will collaborate with campus partners across multiple Chicagoland campuses to serve as key partner and point of contact for DEI-related events taking place at Loyola University Chicago.
Skills:
- Skilled event manager with a passion for developing event experiences that align with strategic priorities
- Proven track record of planning, producing, and evaluating large, small, and high-profile events for diverse audiences
- Ability to lead collaborative efforts across teams and departments for successful event planning and execution
- Well organized with familiarity of project management principles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Skilled at managing change and uncertainty
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to formulate and communicate creative ideas at all levels of the University
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Support the Office of Institutional DEI in event management and event-related campus partnerships
- Lead the development of innovative and engaging events for the University community
- Collaborate with campus partners to serve as event point person for the Office of Institutional DEI
- Analyze event data and compose reports for the Office of Institutional DEI to inform strategic planning and data-based decisions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience managing a team or volunteers
- Budget management experience
- Commitment to and deep understanding of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to work with individuals from a wide range of cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation/presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing events in a university setting
- Experience managing vendor relationships
- Understanding of project management software
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) or more years of event management experience; ideally related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience managing a team or volunteers
- Budget management experience
- Commitment to and deep understanding of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to work with individuals from a wide range of cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation/presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
About Loyola University Chicago
The Human Resources division of Loyola University Chicago is dedicated to maximizing its expertise and knowledge to foster a diverse work environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well being and professional development.
Forbes magazine named Loyola University Chicago as the top Illinois employer on its 2016 “America’s Best Mid-size Employers” list.