Senior Event Coordinator

This position is responsible for partnering with a variety of stakeholders to support, plan and coordinate university and corporate events. These events may include in-person, virtual or hybrid experiences designed to build a sense of community and increase brand awareness. At university and corporate events, the SEC will provide support to attendees which may include assisting leadership, faculty, staff and/or learners/students, coordinating session schedules and audio/visual needs, participating in (and potentially leading) set-up and tear-down, assisting with registration, partnering with third-party vendors and hotel staff, and executing on other responsibilities as assigned by his/her leader. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Contribute to and support execution of Events & Activation strategy by innovating and planning events that build community and increase brand awareness for the universities and/or SEI. Assist in planning and execution for residencies including but not limited to meeting project deadlines, managing course configuration, developing event schedules and collateral, set-up, and facilitation of travel bookings for SEI employees, as appropriate, set-up and tear-down for in-person events, overseeing printing, packing. and shipping of materials and supplies, and working with third-party vendors. Own and maintain organization of storage space at Capella Tower including tracking inventory and replenishing supplies, as needed. Respond to inbound emails from learners and internal staff/faculty in shared mailboxes. Maintain Campus residency pages with up-to-date information. Maintain residency SharePoint site and update information/resources, as needed. Track and ensure timely submission of invoices. Act as a delegate to review and approve expense reports for events; assist faculty and/or internal employees with expense reports, as needed. Other responsibilities, as assigned by the leader. Job Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact in a professional and concise manner with faculty, staff and vendors. Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated event or project management and negotiating skills. Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to support multiple events and successfully prioritize with good judgment. Able to serve as team representative/advocate on diverse cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Work Experience: 2 – 3 years of experience leading projects or working as part of a cross-functional team. Minimum 4 years of customer service experience. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Other: Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time. Must be able to commute to/from Capella Tower in Minneapolis to pack and prepare for in-person events, as needed. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job. Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs a warrant. Access information using a computer. Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain. Effectively cope with stressful situations. Strong mental acuity. Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.