Program Coordinator for Public Service Programs - Normal, United States - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Verified Company

Normal, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job no: 518594

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Work type: On Campus

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Location: Normal, Illinois

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Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department:
Conference Services

Job Summary:

The role of Program Coordinator for Public Service Programs is to promote the University as a site for meetings and conferences.

The position develops, plans, organizes, and implements the promotion of University services and facilities, which include promotion of conference management services, meeting, housing, catering, dining, and related facilities and services to clients involved in educational pursuits and partnerships.

This position also develops innovative conferencing programs to promote Illinois State University faculty expertise in developing marketable meetings and conferences and implements Conference Services marketing/action plan and programs.

Additional Information:

University Benefit Highlights:_
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement

Salary Rate / Pay Rate:

$40,000 - $50,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a field related to the position conferred prior to start date.
Two (2) years of previous sales and/or marketing experience, preferred in conference/meeting planning and development.
Hotel, convention bureau, catering, sales, event or meeting planning experience or equivalent skills as obtained through professional training programs.
Demonstrated experience in marketing programs and services, as well as conceptualizing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs, services, and events.
Demonstrated experience in developing conference budgets and tracking expenses.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) with experience in interpreting policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrated organizational and analytical problemsolving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively handle quickly changing priorities.
Experience in data management, spreadsheet and registration software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and the ability to understand complex online systems.

Work Hours:

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; some evening and weekend hours are required

Functional Expectations:

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Distinguish colors on a monitor.
Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete daytoday work.

Proposed Starting Date:

May 2024

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Applicant Documents:

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Fax:
, Attn: Kira Shelton

Address:
Illinois State University

Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL

Contact Information for Applicants:

Kira Shelton
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants:

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at

Application Opened: 04/15/2024 03:50 PM CST

Application Closes: 04/29/2024 11:55 PM CST