Event Coordinator

Details

Posted: 20-Mar-24

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Part-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5112326

Event Coordinator
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Event Coordinator
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Responsible for working with clients to arrange event services in Perelman Quadrangle, and other VPUL Performing Arts Facilities. Receives general direction from and reports to the Manager of Event Services.
Job Description
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

• Act as event coordinator assisting clients with details in reference to their previously scheduled events in Perelman Quadrangle, as well as various locations throughout campus. Determine and make special event arrangements in such areas as audio-visual equipment, room setups, catering, furniture rental and staffing needs.
• Alert the Manager of Event Services and other relevant staff when events require special attention or supervision, such as Open Expression or police attention.
• Serve as an event planning liaison to Department of Public Safety, Facilities Services, Classroom Technology Services, and Building Administrators to ensure that all appropriate arrangements have been made for scheduled events.
• Monitors as many events as possible, especially high-profile events important to Penn, to ensure quality standards are maintained. Greets clients and double checks arrangements and attends to last minute requests.
• Represent VPUL Facilities and the University at various events and networking opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Student Services
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Houston-Hall---3rd-Floor/Event-Coordinator_JR00050227
Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
jeid-9ed8e0a0a1ba9a4f98feb11c7d4d731b

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
Connections working at University of Pennsylvania
More Jobs from This Employer
https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19897583/event-coordinator
Return to Search Results