Event Operations Coordinator University & Advancement Events - Syracuse University : Job Details

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for providing event implementation, coordination of volunteers, coordination of support services, and providing administrative support to all departmental staff and handling office management tasks. The role fulfills project management responsibilities for the department overseeing coordination of campus service providers, contracts, liaison to vendors, payment processes, communication timelines and materials for programs and events. He/ She serves as the front-facing point of contact for inquiries via phone and email for major events, including Commencement. The position supports guests and staff at all unit events, noting these often occur on nights and weekends. This position is responsible for supervising student staff and volunteers (approximately 10 per event) during events and solving logistical problems quickly, efficiently, and independently. The position requires work during non-business hours which may include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, holidays and/or academic break periods.

The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work.