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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7) Department/Organization: 602401 - Gymnastics Normal Work Schedule: Varies Job Summary: The Event Planner conceptualizes event theme, itinerary, etc. Develops and manages event budgets. Oversees the implementation, execution, and follow-up for events hosted on- and off-campus. Creates invitations. Selects sites. Creates seating arrangements. Negotiates with florist, caterers, event space staff, print shops, etc. Manages on-site contract staff, students, and etc. Additional Department Summary: Coordinates, plans, directs, manages, and executes gymnastics home meets and other program relations while enhancing the fan experience and maintaining positive revenue contributions. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of event planning or coordination experience; OR master's degree. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work nights and weekends and travel with team on Event sites. Skills and Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of social media marketing industry. Ability to create graphics and use photoshop. Impeccable verbal and written communication skills. Well-organized with great time management skills. Outstanding project management skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Networking aptitude. Ability to manage and motivate people. Decision-making leadership. Preferred Qualifications: Event experience in Sports/Entertainment/Production with 10,000 or more guests. Superior knowledge of budget planning and execution. Project Management Calendar Management Program Agenda & Budget Home Meets. Video-editing knowledge. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCs Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama

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