On Campus Events Coordinator - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Plans, coordinates, and executes a variety of recruitment events delivered in person and online to a variety of audiences. This includes the College Information Fair, two Open Houses, variety of competitions and other events focusing on several audiences including prospective students, and influencers such as teachers, employment counsellors etc.
Ensures that each event has clear objectives and is properly timed in its execution to maximize outcomes
Responsible for sourcing speakers and facilitators; budget management; development of communications; organizing all logistics including room bookings; catering; registration; working with the College's Marketing team to develop marketing materials; onsite, dayof management of the events/workshops; and post event evaluation
Ensures that all events are planned and tracked in the College's CRM and ensuring that appropriate resource requests and collaboration for support from departmental experts are in place.
Maintains accurate and uptodate information regarding the event, all attendees and resources used
Collaborates with the various roles among the Student Recruitment team department to ensure that items such as student staffing, event and technological support and other items are in place
Work with college faculty and staff to identify productive ways they can engage with audiences within the events the incumbent is coordinating

Qualifications:

Minimum Three (3) year Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Event Marketing or Event Management or similar field of study
Minimum Three (3) years of proven experience planning and coordinating large scale and complex events and managing projects
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a fastpaced and highpressure environment and to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to manage priorities
Strong oral and written communication, and analytical skills
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends when needed
A valid license, clean driving record and the ability to travel for work purposes
A credential from Niagara College and/or demonstrated knowledge and passion for the Ontario College system will be seen as an asset
Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management system will be seen as an asset
Previous experience working in a post secondary setting and an understanding of Ontario's secondary school system will be seen as an asset

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.