Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Asst Manager Event Services
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SEBS - Communications & Mktg
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Manager Event Services for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Senior Director of Public Outreach and Communication, the Assistant Manager Event Services is an integral part of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) strategy for public engagement and brand awareness. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Organizes all events connected to student and staff engagement. Serves as the department’s central resource for the planning and execution of multiple, highly visible school events such as graduation, baccalaureate, faculty/staff award ceremony, New Student Induction ceremony, Rutgers Day, and alumni campus experiences. These special events host 500+ guests and the event coordinator must liaise with stakeholders, vendors, speakers, and facilities to ensure excellence for client and guest experience. Coordinates all logistics regarding locations, catering, agendas, exhibitors, and necessary operational aspects for successful events will be vital for the Assistant Manager Event Services role.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55416.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	68958.000
Annual Maximum Salary	82500.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in marketing, public relations, communications, hospitality, or event management. Otherwise, an equivalent level of highly-relevant experience in related fields is required. A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience with event planning for large public events is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in an administrative function, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and literacy in Microsoft platform applications. Experience working in higher education is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to lift and move 25 lbs. for transporting event related materials and setup.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2542
Posting Open Date	09/26/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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