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University of Florida

Event Planner I - Educational Affairs - Operations

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $20 - $21 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida College of Medicine is hiring an Event Planner I for Educational Affairs. The role entails planning, coordinating, and executing various educational events, managing budgets, vendor relationships, and administrative functions to ensure successful event delivery.

Highlights

  • Serves as secondary contact and supports the Event Manager in coordinating logistics for special events, meetings, and conferences.
  • Manages event-related financial tasks including budget tracking, invoice management, and vendor negotiations.
  • Oversees administrative duties such as creating marketing materials, maintaining event databases, and updating policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates procurement, travel arrangements, and vendor registration/maintenance.
  • Requires understanding of event planning supported by industry experience and professional judgment.
  • Preferred qualifications include a degree in Hospitality/Tourism and relevant certifications like CMP.
  • Includes oversight of internal and external stakeholder communications to maintain professional relationships.
  • Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with four years of relevant experience; college coursework may substitute experience.
  • Supports the College of Medicine's mission to advance healthcare education, research, and patient care.