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Program Coordinator for Public Service Programs

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 1/21/2020 - 2/2/2020
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

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.


Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a related field

2. Two (2) years of previous sales and/or marketing experience, preferred in conference/meeting planning and development.

3. Hotel, convention bureau, catering, sales, event or meeting planning experience or equivalent skills as obtained through professional training programs.

4. Demonstrated experience in marketing programs and services, as well as conceptualizing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating programs, services, and events.

5. Demonstrated experience in developing conference budgets and tracking expenses.

6. Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) with experience in interpreting policies and procedures.

7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

8. Demonstrated organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.

9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively handle quickly changing priorities.

10. Experience in data management, spreadsheet and registration software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and the ability to understand complex online systems.

If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, then employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.


Salary

Commensurate with Experience


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University/Agency Illinois State University
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