Conference Coordinator

The Conference Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of events, conferences, and summer housing programs across the University of New England.

This is an entry-level position focused on logistical coordination, administrative support, and on-site event management.

This is a full-time, salaried position with an anticipated salary of $43,951.

About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.

In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges.

We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview * Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.

* Up to 8% retirement plan match.

* Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.

* Educational benefits: * UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.

* UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.

* 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview Responsibilities * Assist in planning and coordinating operations and administrative tasks related to event logistics, including budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.

* Coordinate all logistical aspects of events such as room scheduling, housing assignments, catering, facility setup, security, and media services-by collaborating with various UNE departments.

* Serve as the primary on-site contact during events, providing outstanding customer service to faculty, professional staff, clients, and vendors.

* Oversee assigned programs and events, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.

* Supervise and provide guidance to student staff involved in the Summer Conference Program.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications * High school diploma required, with relevant experience in event coordination, customer service, or administrative support.

An associate degree in Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field is preferred but not required.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals.

* Comfortable managing multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

* Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during peak event seasons, travelling between campus locations as needed.

* Ability to stand, walk for extended periods, and lift or move event-related equipment such as tables and chairs.

EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.

The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.

Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

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