Event Coordinator
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Budget Title Staff Assistant
Campus Title Event Coordinator
School/Division Finance and Management, Division of
Department Event Management Office
Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration
Salary Level SL2
Salary Range $51,300-$56,300
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position? No
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
The Event Coordinator of the SUNY Cortland Campus Event Management Office will have a responsibility to manage both small and large-scale events while building strong and positive relationships with all event hosts and attendees. They will provide clear and direct communication regarding planning and execution of high-quality events and functions. They must facilitate the needs of clients, sponsors, and vendors as they relate to events in an efficient and effective manner to provide a positive experience. This position will lead in developing, creating and maintaining the campus event management website, and social media platforms.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings.
Major Responsibilities
Assist the Campus Event Management Office with coordination, execution, and administrations of all events coordinated through the Campus Event Management office
Execution of events within the event timeline and budget requirements
Schedule and lead post-event breakdown and debriefs
Assist with event inquiries, including event hosts, attendees, and potential users of the SUNY Cortland facilities
Develop and maintain the campus event management website as an overall front-line guest experience, showcasing the campus' event spaces, technological abilities, and details for how users can book events at SUNY Cortland
Create and implement the marketing and social media plan, including creating graphic elements and materials for all campus event management events according to the SUNY Cortland Style and Writing guides. This includes the programs, seating charts, itineraries, scripts, timelines, and checklists in an easy-to-understand format so that all the event details are easily accessible
Assist in managing communication from the Campus Events Management Office, including TeamDynamix responses, emails, and phone calls, ensuring messages align with the University's policies and procedures
Contact third party vendors such as Cortland Auxiliary Services, florist, caterers, linens, etc. regarding services needed for events
Develop and maintain relationships with other university departments and offices to assist in the execution of events, including, but not limited to, the Marketing Office, President's Office, Facilities, University Police Department, Campus Technology Services, Campus Activities, Alumni Engagement, and academic departments
Create and maintain event inventory, computer les, digital templates, and audiovisual requirements is an easy and reportable method
Actively participate in campus and community committees as needed to improve the knowledge and services offered through the Campus Event Management Office
Lead the initiative in obtaining event volunteers, marshals, and assistants as well as supervise and train these positions
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the Associate Director of Campus Event Management
Assists in scheduling and assigning tasks to event volunteers and student workers
Required Qualifications
Associates degree
Minimum of 1 year of experience with event coordination, execution, and customer service
Experience with graphic design, website development, and various social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or higher
Experience working within set budgets and maintaining high-level events
Supervisory experience with students, faculty, staff, or volunteers
Previous event experience working in higher education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated self-initiative and ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Demonstrated high level of creativity, resourcefulness, strategic planning, and dynamic decision making
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and other software applications
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends
Ability to work in a team environment while also being a self-starter
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Strong problem-solving skills
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's Best Colleges for Your Money List, fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S23355
Review Start Date 07/07/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
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Position Details
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Budget Title Staff Assistant
Campus Title Event Coordinator
School/Division Finance and Management, Division of
Department Event Management Office
Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration
Salary Level SL2
Salary Range $51,300-$56,300
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position? No
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
The Event Coordinator of the SUNY Cortland Campus Event Management Office will have a responsibility to manage both small and large-scale events while building strong and positive relationships with all event hosts and attendees. They will provide clear and direct communication regarding planning and execution of high-quality events and functions. They must facilitate the needs of clients, sponsors, and vendors as they relate to events in an efficient and effective manner to provide a positive experience. This position will lead in developing, creating and maintaining the campus event management website, and social media platforms.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings.
Major Responsibilities
Assist the Campus Event Management Office with coordination, execution, and administrations of all events coordinated through the Campus Event Management office
Execution of events within the event timeline and budget requirements
Schedule and lead post-event breakdown and debriefs
Assist with event inquiries, including event hosts, attendees, and potential users of the SUNY Cortland facilities
Develop and maintain the campus event management website as an overall front-line guest experience, showcasing the campus' event spaces, technological abilities, and details for how users can book events at SUNY Cortland
Create and implement the marketing and social media plan, including creating graphic elements and materials for all campus event management events according to the SUNY Cortland Style and Writing guides. This includes the programs, seating charts, itineraries, scripts, timelines, and checklists in an easy-to-understand format so that all the event details are easily accessible
Assist in managing communication from the Campus Events Management Office, including TeamDynamix responses, emails, and phone calls, ensuring messages align with the University's policies and procedures
Contact third party vendors such as Cortland Auxiliary Services, florist, caterers, linens, etc. regarding services needed for events
Develop and maintain relationships with other university departments and offices to assist in the execution of events, including, but not limited to, the Marketing Office, President's Office, Facilities, University Police Department, Campus Technology Services, Campus Activities, Alumni Engagement, and academic departments
Create and maintain event inventory, computer les, digital templates, and audiovisual requirements is an easy and reportable method
Actively participate in campus and community committees as needed to improve the knowledge and services offered through the Campus Event Management Office
Lead the initiative in obtaining event volunteers, marshals, and assistants as well as supervise and train these positions
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the Associate Director of Campus Event Management
Assists in scheduling and assigning tasks to event volunteers and student workers
Required Qualifications
Associates degree
Minimum of 1 year of experience with event coordination, execution, and customer service
Experience with graphic design, website development, and various social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or higher
Experience working within set budgets and maintaining high-level events
Supervisory experience with students, faculty, staff, or volunteers
Previous event experience working in higher education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated self-initiative and ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Demonstrated high level of creativity, resourcefulness, strategic planning, and dynamic decision making
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and other software applications
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends
Ability to work in a team environment while also being a self-starter
Strong organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Strong problem-solving skills
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's Best Colleges for Your Money List, fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S23355
Review Start Date 07/07/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
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Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025
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