Events Coordinator

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Queen's University Full time

**About Queen's University**

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

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**Job Summary**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The role of the Event Coordinator is to lead the coordination of events held at the SmithToronto facility or at other venues in the GTA. Reporting to the Manager of Facility Operations, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, management, logistics, and monitoring of events on behalf of both internal and external clients of Smith School of Business. The incumbent liaises and works closely with a wide range of clients, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, high profile guests, corporate partners and other users of the SmithToronto facility, and provides on-site management to ensure client satisfaction.

Note: This position will require flexible hours of work including evenings and weekends with occasional travel, as required.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plan, coordinate and implement logistics and successful staging of events within a designated budget and approved timeline; including accommodation reservations, room and event space booking, catering, and expenses; technical equipment/support, all space details (access, cleaning, setups, etc.) Record and follow up on any decisions made at event planning meetings; assess effectiveness of events and make recommendations for improvements.
- Attend and manage all major on client events as required, stage the event and provide scripting services as needed.
- Design and create content for advertising events. Make recommendations on changes or revisions to content and material.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external users. Provide direct internal/external partner communication regarding events, ensuring delivery of products/services; troubleshoot and liaise with client/service suppliers during event; distribute event information to departments and clients, communicating any changes on a regular basis.
- Liaise and communicate appropriately with range of guests during event (from students to high profile guests and university donors)
- Assist with managing the room bookings calendar for SmithToronto facility including, the classrooms, videoconference rooms, meeting rooms, and office area. Approve bookings as directed by Manager, Facilities Operations.
- Work with security to ensure access is granted to guests, as required.
- Prepare client quotation and invoices. Collect and process payments, maintain client information and electronic filing system.
- Provide work direction, and technical/functional guidance for both Facility Assistants.
- Review assignments and provide feedback to the Facility Assistants. Provide input on work performance to management staff.
- Provide on the job events training and supervision to the Facility Assistants. Escalate unresolved performance and/or disciplinary matters to management.
- Undertake other duties, office functions and tasks as assigned.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A three-year post-secondary program in Hospitality Services or Business Administration, combined with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the hospitality, catering or a similar field. A degree in Hospitality Services considered an asset.
- Experience in the hospitality and/or event management industry is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an implement events and able to meet event objectives.
- Familiarity with Queen’s University policies and procedures and/or experience working in a university setting would be considered a strong asset.
- Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**SPECIAL SKILLS**:

- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task on a regular basis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written with strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse mix of clientele - from students to high profile university donors - and to understand the best method for liaising with each group
- Ability to handle stress and responsibility for the successful delivery of services for high profile events on campus
- Ability to work well as a member of a team, ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment. Creative initiative with the ability to react quickly to customer requests.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in a Microsoft environment. General knowledge of accounts receivable/payable and invoicing functions.
- Ability to handle flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends as required.
- Ability to handle stress and main

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