Events Coordinator, Massey - Virginia Commonwealth University : Job Details

Events Coordinator, Massey Benefits of working at VCU All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here. Job Code 12111 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req6088 Unit Massey Cancer Center MBU Department Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Department Website Link Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & ResponsibilitiesMassey Comprehensive Cancer Center Mission To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals. Veterans: VCU faculty and University and Academic Professionals are now eligible for enhanced leave accrual rates based on verified military service. The calculation of these leave accrual rates will include a veteran's verified service in the military, National Guard, Reserves (active or inactive duty) and full-time state or Federal National Guard duty. Eligible employees must supply DD-214 documentation for each period of military service to receive this benefit. Job Summary: Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities: Reporting to the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director of Events, the coordinator of events is responsible for supporting the comprehensive events program within Massey. The coordinator works collaboratively with colleagues to gain feedback and inform program design, enhancements, or modifications. The position serves as a lead planner for assigned events. Is responsible for providing input on strategy, planning, and execution of logistics for events such as donor/fundraising events, retreats, educational symposiums/seminars, staff appreciation, and occasional smaller high-level events. This position will be involved in all aspects of events including visioning, budget, marketing, on-site coordination of event/vendor, event execution, post-event evaluation, and metric tracking. The coordinator will develop and track ongoing relationships with event contractors, vendors, and partners. The position provides virtual event support with scheduling meetings, running webinars, and providing technical support. This position will require working some off-peak hours for event planning and execution, as well as potential overnight travel for out-of-town events. Qualifications Minimum hiring standards:

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in events in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, build and maintain accurate and conscientious budgets
• Ability to prioritize, focus, work independently and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so at VCU

Preferred hiring standards:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• Experience in event planning, project coordinator, or administrative
• Experience working with databases and tracking data/metrics
• Experience in event management systems and applications

Responsibility Statement: Event Support Duties:

• Support all aspects of assigned Massey and university-wide events
• Provide support for budget, staff, timetable, communications plan, event procedures, and more and execute events for Massey
• Work collaboratively with appropriate departments, schools and colleges to achieve a common goal of creating meaningful engagement opportunities with Massey's mission at the center

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 1 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range Starting at $50,000 Commensurate with experience Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 10/1/2024 Contact Information for Candidates Massey Cancer Center [email protected] Documents Needed to Apply Cover letter, Resume