Event Coordinator

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students.  Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.  SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as our Event Coordinator. Working under the supervision of the Vice President of Finance & Administration, this position will play an integral part of the Campus Events Team by serving as the coordinator, scheduler, and event support lead for all campus events. Some off-campus event support may be needed as well. This position will provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and communicate with stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure event success.
Additionally, this position will represent Southwest at Campus Events, to include speaking as needed to welcome guests and direct the event flow, general event-focused decision-making and customer service.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period for both new hires and transfers.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Work experience in a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented
• Strong critical and problem solving
• Ability to consistently meet project deadlines
• Excellent customer service
• Strong conflict resolution abilities

• Experience working in a community college setting

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.