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University of Alabama

Event Coordinator - 526979

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $55K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Event Coordinator. The role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and follow-up of on- and off-campus events, handling invitations, site selection, seating arrangements, vendor negotiations, and managing on-site staff. The coordinator also develops event logistics and marketing materials, addresses risk management and security, and collaborates with various departments and leadership within Capstone Village Administration.

Highlights

  • Oversee event implementation, execution, and follow-up for Capstone Village events.
  • Create invitations and seating arrangements, and select event sites.
  • Negotiate with vendors including florists, caterers, and print shops.
  • Manage on-site contract staff and students.
  • Develop monthly event calendar and newsletter focusing on independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.
  • Coordinate logistics, marketing, risk management, and security for events.
  • Collaborate with Capstone Village departments and leadership.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus some event planning experience, or associate's degree with two years of experience, or high school diploma/GED with four years of experience.
  • Preferred qualification: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.
  • Pay range: Minimum $44,200 to midpoint $55,300 (Salaried E6).