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.
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
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
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 problem-solving 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.
Salary
$40,000 - $50,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
University/Agency
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Illinois State University
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Department/College
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Human Resources
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Contact
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Kira Shelton
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Phone Number
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(309) 438-8311
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Address
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