Event Planner II Job at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale

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We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

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Primary Purpose

Position provides support to the Events unit by ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and execution of various events that serve internal and external customers, contributing to the overall success of the event portfolio.

Job Category : Exempt

Hiring Range : Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis : Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

• Consults with clients to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
• Meets with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
• Plans and develops programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
• Inspects event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
• Develops event topics and chooses featured speakers.
• Designs and implements efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
• Promotes conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations and producing brochures and other publications.
• Organizes registration of event participants.
• Coordinates services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
• Obtains permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
• Arranges the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
• Evaluates and selects providers of services according to event requirements.
• Hires, trains, and supervises volunteers and support staff required for events.
• Confers with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
• Monitors event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Conducts post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
• Maintains records of event aspects, including financial details.
• Reviews event bills for accuracy and approves payment.
• Reads trade publications, attends seminars, and consults with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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Required Certifications / Licenses

Required Education : Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required) : Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field

Required Experience : Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Is this a safety sensitive position?

Background Screening Required?

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer : Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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