Part-Time Coordinator I, Planning and Events

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Lone Star College-University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College'University Park offers a distinctive college environment in northwest Houston on the former Compaq and Hewlett-Packard corporate campus. LSC-University Park provides highly affordable university-transfer and workforce programs, including specialized offerings in artificial intelligence and energy and manufacturing. Campus facilities include the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Center for Science & Innovation, Visual and Performing Arts Building, and two covered parking garages serving the main campus complex. LSC-University Park is also home to Lone Star Corporate College, the Lone Star College Honors College, University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, and ResponsiveEd's iSchool middle and high school programs. Together, these resources create a dynamic environment focused on preparing students for what comes next.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070. All applicants must reside in Texas.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Coordinator I, Planning and Events assists supervisors and managers by ensuring the accomplishment of operational outcomes in processes or programs. Assists in the planning, implementing and logistical support for college functions, special events, community events and programs. The coordinator develops and maintains a working relationship with faculty, staff and leaders of outside groups in planning and scheduling all events and programs for the college, supervises all support activities and makes arrangements for housing, food services, facilities and amenities with the college and approved vendors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, implements and coordinate campus-wide and co-sponsored special events
• Work extensively with faculty, staff and administrators to plan departmental events
• Oversee setup, management and event clean up
• Liaise between the college and external customers
• Administer campus rentals and contracts
• Handle event budget allocations and reconciliations
• Oversee vendor quotes and negotiations
• Troubleshoot and resolve event related issues
• Assist with non-academic and special events room scheduling
• Lead cross-functional departmental event meetings for changes and/or updates
• Maintain and update the R25 scheduling system for accuracy and data maintenance
• Schedule internal and external events and assign space as needed in R25
• Creates R25 reports for space utilization, academic queries and iStar errors
• Perform other tasks as related to event management and scheduling
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of R-25 and X-25 databases
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Possesses good organizational skills
• High level of customer service
• Has basic knowledge of general office and software applications
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• This position requires attention to details and basic knowledge of the general office use of computers and software applications.
• Requires a working knowledge of general office procedures and practices
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to prioritize duties
• Ability to receive detailed information through various communication channels, and to respond appropriately
• Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree
• Two years of experience coordinating and directing special events, including event set-up, catering, and decorations and other hospitality needs

Hourly Pay Rate is $17.94

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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