Marshall University
Special Events Coordinator
🇺🇸 Huntington, WV
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $39K - $50K
💻 Communications
🗓️ September 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Marshall University is hiring a Special Events Coordinator to plan and coordinate various on-campus recruiting events, including Admitted Student Day and New Student Orientation. The role involves collaborating with staff and campus partners to develop and promote recruitment events, managing social media content, providing campus tours, and ensuring a comprehensive visitor experience.
Highlights
- Plan and coordinate on-campus and virtual recruitment events such as open houses, group visits, and orientations.
- Manage and schedule content for Enrollment Management social media platforms, drafting and editing posts to engage prospective students and families.
- Oversee student workers contributing to social media and activities while ensuring brand alignment.
- Conduct campus tours, provide tour training, and arrange private tours and meetings for prospective students.
- Monitor and respond to communications via the Recruitment email inbox.
- Occasional night and weekend work required; limited travel may be necessary.
- Must have a valid driver's license; golf cart tour training and operation required.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience in communications, journalism, or event planning.
- Preferred experience includes familiarity with social media platforms.
- Salary range is $38,722 to $50,339, commensurate with education and experience.
Special Events Coordinator Full Description
Special Events Coordinator
Position Details
Get to Know Us!
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:
- Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
- Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
- Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
- Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
- Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.
Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!
Come join our Herd!
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.
- Work week is 37.5 hrs.
- A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
- Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
- Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
- Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
- Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
We are . . . Marshall!
Position Information
Position Title | Special Events Coordinator
Banner Position Number | 000882
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Recruitment - MU2026
Job Description | Plan and coordinate all aspects of on-campus recruiting events hosted by the Marshall University Office of Recruitment which currently include, but are not limited to, Admitted Student Day, Green and White Day Open House events, Marshall Group Visits, and New Student Orientation. Plan and coordinate the parent/guest experience during New Student Orientation. Collaborate with staff and campus partners to develop, promote, and execute recruitment events to internal and external audiences. Work with recruitment staff and enrollment coordinators to develop on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events to enhance current and future recruitment initiatives.
Manage and schedule content across Enrollment Management social media platforms using a content calendar. Draft and edit posts to engage prospective students and families. Oversee student workers’ contributions, providing feedback to ensure alignment with brand standards. Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management Marketing for content oversight and final approval.
Work in conjunction with the coordinator of campus experience to staff tour guides and provide tour training to staff members. Conduct and staff campus tours for group visits and special events. Arrange private tours and meetings for prospective students. Monitor the Recruitment email inbox and respond to students accordingly. Oversee the comprehensive visitor experience for all events. Must complete training and provide golf cart tours to prospective students and guests.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Occasional night and weekend work required. Limited travel may be required. Valid driver’s license necessary.
Salary Range | $38,722 - $50,339 Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Banner Position Number | 000882
E-Class | CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or >
Department | Recruitment - MU2026
Job Description | Plan and coordinate all aspects of on-campus recruiting events hosted by the Marshall University Office of Recruitment which currently include, but are not limited to, Admitted Student Day, Green and White Day Open House events, Marshall Group Visits, and New Student Orientation. Plan and coordinate the parent/guest experience during New Student Orientation. Collaborate with staff and campus partners to develop, promote, and execute recruitment events to internal and external audiences. Work with recruitment staff and enrollment coordinators to develop on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events to enhance current and future recruitment initiatives.
Manage and schedule content across Enrollment Management social media platforms using a content calendar. Draft and edit posts to engage prospective students and families. Oversee student workers’ contributions, providing feedback to ensure alignment with brand standards. Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Management Marketing for content oversight and final approval.
Work in conjunction with the coordinator of campus experience to staff tour guides and provide tour training to staff members. Conduct and staff campus tours for group visits and special events. Arrange private tours and meetings for prospective students. Monitor the Recruitment email inbox and respond to students accordingly. Oversee the comprehensive visitor experience for all events. Must complete training and provide golf cart tours to prospective students and guests.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Occasional night and weekend work required. Limited travel may be required. Valid driver’s license necessary.
Salary Range | $38,722 - $50,339 Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity
Salary Type | Salary
Time Type | Full-Time
Work Location | MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education | Bachelor’s degree
Experience | At least one year of relevant experience in communications, journalism, event planning, or a related field. Must possess superior oral and written communication skills, a high level of creativity, and be able to manage multiple assignments while meeting changing deadlines. Exceptional customer service, teamwork, and collaboration skills are also imperative.
Experience | At least one year of relevant experience in communications, journalism, event planning, or a related field. Must possess superior oral and written communication skills, a high level of creativity, and be able to manage multiple assignments while meeting changing deadlines. Exceptional customer service, teamwork, and collaboration skills are also imperative.
Preferred Qualifications
Education |
Experience | Experience with social media platforms
Experience | Experience with social media platforms
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | MU1188E
Open Date | 09/26/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Open Date | 09/26/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
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