Position Overview
The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) seeks a proven collaborative and strategic Campus Operations Professional 1-Event Management to work productively in a diverse, fast-paced, and complex environment. The Campus Operations Professional 1 provides professional event coordination services for scholarly activities and academic programs sponsored by the research centers and academic programs affiliated the West Bank Collaborative Services Center (IGS Hub) and supports academic and administrative projects and operational needs in the centers and Hub.
This is a 100%-time, 12-month, continuous position subject to the University's Civil Service Employment Rules. This position carries the working title Events Coordinator, and reports to the IGS Scholarships & Events Administrator. This position requires a physical presence in IGS while allowing for a flexible working environment with up to two days of remote work possible per week. Attendance at events and programs outside of regular business hours is expected. This position participates in IGS staff meetings and contributes to Hub operations in areas of expertise and need.
This position demands a high level of professionalism while working with diverse constituencies and often with confidential and private information. The Events Coordinator will be able to operate independently, effectively prioritize and respond to time-sensitive requests, and will possess demonstrated problem-solving and superior customer service skills.
Job Responsibilities
Events Coordinator (75%). This position consults with faculty directors, program coordinators, and IGS leadership on the logistical and operational needs for a broad range scholarly events and academic programming, including public lectures, scholarly presentations, book talks, seminars, conferences, workshops, and outreach activities sponsored by the research centers and academic programs affiliated with the IGS Hub. In a typical year across all centers and programs, the Events Coordinator can expect to support more than 150 scholarly events and programs.
Project & Operational Support (25%). This position supports one-time and recurring academic and administrative projects in the centers/programs, and provides operational support to the IGS Administrative Hub, including:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Institute for Global Studies
The (IGS) in the College of Liberal Arts connects students, scholars, and communities dedicated to social justice, understanding, and transforming our globalized world. IGS offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major and minor intended to foster innovative problem solving by providing students with a variety of methods and analytic tools. Students are encouraged to develop new perspectives that combine diverse ways of knowing the world.
With support from the U.S. Department of Education, the Institute for Global Studies offers in African and International Studies, and hosts educational initiatives and programs sponsored by the University's National Resource Centers in African Studies and International Studies.
IGS strives to:
About the College of Liberal Arts
Home to the arts, social sciences, and humanities disciplines and programs, the is the largest college in the University of Minnesota comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.
CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That . CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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