Wright State University
STEM School Communications and Events Coordinator
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Dayton, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $22 per Hour
💻 Project Management
🗓️ June 12th, 2025
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Highlights
- Plan and execute mission-aligned school events including logistics management and budget tracking.
- Develop content for newsletters and digital platforms, maintaining alignment with school branding.
- Coordinate administrative logistics and support organizational functions such as scheduling and travel arrangements.
- Manage communications and ensure effective engagement with stakeholders.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in standard PC software applications.
- Compensation at $22 per hour.
STEM School Communications and Events Coordinator Full Description
Faculty Rank or Job Title | STEM School Communications and Events Coordinator
Job Category: | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department | College of Health, Education and Human Services
EEO number: | 25Y241
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | 22/hr
Salary Band: | FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Events & Marketing Coordinator at the Dayton Regional STEM Schools plays a key role in advancing the school’s strategic initiatives through the planning, promotion, and execution of high-impact events and marketing initiatives. This position supports the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Superintendent, Treasurer, and Principals by coordinating events, managing school communications across platforms, and facilitating meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures seamless execution of events, professional communication across platforms, and organized support for internal and external partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ related experience; OR an Associate’s degree and 4 years’ of related experience, OR High School (GED) and 6 years’ of related experience
· Experience should be in coordinating events, managing communications, project/program management, supporting outreach efforts, administrative, or other similar roles
· Strong communication skills, effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize critical tasks
· Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
· Skill in operating standard PC software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
· History of ability to meet deadlines· Integrity and judgment necessary to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Preferred Qualifications | Experience working in a K12 environment
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 45% – Event Management
·Plan and execute mission-aligned school events including family engagement nights, academic showcases, staff events, and community partnership programs· Manage all event logistics including venue selection, vendor management, supplies, catering, event staffing, volunteer coordination, and budget tracking· Develop timelines, checklists, and post-event reports to ensure quality and consistency· Maintain records related to event participation, community engagement, and marketing reach; produce data-informed summaries to support strategic planning and partnership growth.· Support tracking and logistics for career exploration and partnership-based programs
25% – Communications & Marketing Support
· Develop and manage content for newsletters, school publications, website updates, and digital communication platforms· Create social media posts and graphics to promote events, programs, and key initiatives· Collaborate with leadership to ensure messaging is aligned with school branding and goals· Maintain a communications calendar and provide creative support for campaigns aligned with recruitment, partnerships, or donor stewardship
.25% – Operational Support
· Coordinate administrative logistics such as scheduling stakeholder meetings, preparing materials, and supporting follow-up for internal and external engagement.· Organize travel and lodging arrangements for staff attending off-site events, conferences, or partnership meetings, and manage related documentation and expenses.· Provide limited administrative backup for front office operations during peak timesAssist with special initiatives, time-sensitive administrative projects.
5% – Other Duties
·As assigned to support the mission of the organization.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): |
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: |
Working Conditions | This is a grant funded position with continuation dependent on funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 06/11/2025
First Consideration Date: |
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
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