Events Jobs in Alabama

LOCATION: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

INTRODUCTION:

The Event Coordinator oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Creates invitations.
- Selects sites.
- Creates seating arrangements.
- Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc.
- Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Plans, markets, implements, executes, follows-up, and budgets events occurring on and off campus for the benefit of the College (Student Social Events, CommUnity, Share the Love, graduation receptions, Family Weekend events, Student Leader Banquet, Student Advising events, Honors Day, etc.). Advises the College’s Student Executive Council and assists in their strategic goals in service to the College.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree and some event planning or coordination experience; OR
- associate's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR
- high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of event planning or coordination experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

- Professionalism, organization, creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Project and timeline management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of audiences including faculty, staff, current students, prospective students, campus partners, donors, and parents.
- Ability to self-start with little supervision and to function independently while also working effectively and strategically as part of a team.
- Original and creative thinking skills in design and implementation of new and existing external events and activities.
- Ability to visualize the big-picture goals of the College.
- Budget management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple and ongoing projects and determine appropriate priority for each.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions.
- Ability to operate under solid pressure and meet tight deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Experience with and understanding of University systems (Concur, Banner, Denny, p-card, procurement, accounts payable, etc.).

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION STATEMENT:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

PAY GRADE/PAY RANGE: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

DEPARTMENT/ORGANIZATION: 207103 - CCIS Undergrad Studies

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some after hours

CLOSING AT: Jul 5 2026 - 22:55 CDT