Scheduling Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Event Scheduling and Client Services: Manage event intake and scheduling events in Student Centers event spaces, using the Event Management System (EMS) platform or other event software. Creates room diagrams for events via Social Tables.
• Work closely with Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI) to coordinate Registered Student Organization (RSO) events. Often participating in RSO training.
• Identify and coordinate basic client service needs, including clarification and training for clients on event policies and procedures, event walkthroughs, and access and rental of venue inventory or third-party rentals.
• Input internal holds, blocks, and building hours for Student Centers event spaces.
• Provides direction and support to student employees working in the office or on related events.
• Process, input, and confirm reservations for the quarterly room lottery process.
• Fiscal Administration: Manage post-event invoicing and billing of all clients.
• Manage department software subscriptions.
• Ensure that all payables are processed in partnership with the Student Centers Financial Management team.
• Manage revenue deposits and ledger reconciliation in accordance with of policies and procedures of the University.
• Administrative: Provide high-level administrative support for a fast-paced, constantly evolving and service-oriented office.
• Serve as the front-facing employee of the department and directing operations and events inquiries to the right team member.
• Work with the Assistant Director, Events Management and other Student Centers leadership in defining annual objectives.
• Plan and propose new approaches to facilities space usage and management and help plan the annual calendar of signature events.
• Student employee task delegation/management.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Competencies:
• Demonstrate University Stewardship & Serve as a Brand Ambassador.
• Exhibit Business Acumen Organizational Astuteness.
• Communicate Effectively & With Influence.
• Ensure Decision Quality, Accountability & Drive Results.
• Display Emotional Intelligence.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Education, Experience, or Certifications:
• Education:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in higher education, in another non-profit setting or in an administrative position required.
• Technical Knowledge or Skills:
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly the internal workings of the University as well as technology tools including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Box, EMS, and Social Tables.
• Demonstrated organizational skills required.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Must be detail-oriented, be able to work on and prioritize multiple projects, and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to quality and to providing the team with the most valuable service possible required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems required.
• Must be able to identify communication goals in the framework of overall marketing and public relations goals and develop clear, focused communications strategy to meet those goals; experience with staff management and budget planning.
• Preferred: EMS knowledge is preferred.
• Working Conditions:
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Occasional required overtime to allow for participation and coverage of evening, weekend , and annual signature events.
• Pay Range:
• $22.17 - $32.47 hourly
• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
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Additional Information

Department CSL Student Centers: Reynolds Club About the Department The Student Centers serve as the core community building and special events spaces at the University of Chicago. The Student Centers play a formative role in the Campus and Student Life goal of creating a comprehensive and integrated network of services that support the academic mission and facilitate student learning, engagement, and success. Job Information Job Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Director, Event Management, the Scheduling Coordinator has primary responsibility for the intake and scheduling of events in Student Centers, as well as post-event administration. The Scheduling Coordinator schedules and approves space reservations, manages internal holds and building hours in the Event Management System (EMS), directs and supports student employees [CB1.1]who help process reservations for or support events within. The Scheduling Coordinator manages all invoicing and revenue collections. Additionally, the Scheduling Coordinator executes a variety of administrative tasks, including communication with vendors, clients and campus partners, as well as utilizing EMS for data entry, extraction and management. Administrative activities and special projects which support the Student Centers team may be assigned.

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