Special Events Coordinator
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Closing Date:

01/16/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

* Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

* Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

* Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

* Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

* Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

* Career Training and Educational Opportunities

* Merchant Discounts

* Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

MarCom | Communications Media Relations

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Special Events Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of all employee appreciation, recognition initiatives and special events with a goal to enhance the culture; improve employee satisfaction and increase productivity of all members of Team UAMS. In addition, the manager will support the implementation of best practices and the adoption of high standards of excellence for internal/external event attendees and clients

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree required in the field of communications, business or related plus 3 Years Project Management Experience/customer relations

Preferred Qualifications:

* Five years of special event experience

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

* Advanced in Website Design (WordPress), PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook

* Advanced in livestream, virtual platforms

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

* Assess, create, implement and manage employee appreciation initiatives.

* Develop, plan and manage special events, which includes pre-planning, problem-solving, logistics, directing event set-up, advising, communicating with staff and organizing vendors for events including but not limited to groundbreaking/building openings, floor/building dedications, virtual events, Board of Trustees meetings, events at various UAMS locations across the state and institutional celebrations/events.

* Lead the development and implementation of all employee appreciation, recognition initiatives and special events with a goal to enhance the culture; improve employee satisfaction and increase productivity of all members of Team UAMS.

* In addition, the manager will support the implementation of best practices and the adoption of high standards of excellence for internal/external event attendees and clients. Oversee, update and manage the Special Events Policy and related forms.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact ...@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pushing, Reaching, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes