Event Coordinator

About the role

The Event Coordinator supports the Daytona Beach campus by coordinating a wide range of externally and internally sponsored events. Reporting to the Manager of Campus Events, this role ensures seamless planning, execution, and evaluation of conferences, camps, internships, and institutional events while supporting university branding and administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Event Coordination & Client Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external clients, summer camps, and internal internship programs.
• Coordinate logistics for conferences and group events in alignment with university policies and standards.
• Consult with clients to define event goals, timelines, and service requirements.
• Collaborate with campus partners (Campus Safety, IT, Catering, Housing, Student Union, Creative Services, etc.) to ensure successful event execution.
• Manage event scheduling and communications through the university event management system (SchedulER).
• Partner with the Budget Office to support billing accuracy, revenue tracking, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the client experience.
• Participate in cross-training across all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Progressively assume ownership of smaller events and components of larger programs, with the expectation of independently managing select events within 6-12 months.
• University Trademark & Licensing Support
• Assist with administration of the University's trademark and licensing program to support brand compliance and revenue initiatives.
• Review and assist with approval of artwork submissions via the Affinity Gateway licensing portal, as delegated.
• Support review of student organization artwork submissions within Campus Groups prior to licensing approval.
• Participate in university-sponsored trade shows and related events (approximately 2-3 times annually).
• Administrative Operations
• Maintain and update the campus event management system (SchedulER).
• Process requisitions and maintain accurate documentation for event-related expenses.
• Maintain organized records, reports, and event files.
• Participate in planning and logistics meetings.
• Support revenue tracking, forecasting, and annual budget preparation.
• Ensure accurate data entry throughout all phases of event planning, execution, and closeout.
• Campus Event Support
• Assist in planning and execution of major university events, including Commencement, Convocation, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and the Presidential Speaker Series.
• Coordinate with campus departments to support venue setup, logistics, and resource management.
• Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Requirements

• Required Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

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