Business Event Coordinator & Content Writer

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

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The Business Event Coordinator & Content Writer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting strategic events and communications initiatives for the College of Business & Technology (CoBT). This position oversees social media management, advertising, content development, and the creation of key publications, including the monthly newsletter and annual report.

The incumbent plans and coordinates college-wide events, including Executive Forums, Executive-in-Residence programs, Atkinson Honors events, networking events, and other activities for students, alumni, business leaders, and community stakeholders in consultation with the Dean. The position collaborates with the Career Center, Alumni Engagement, University Communications, and external partners to support career-related initiatives and student engagement opportunities.

This position manages event logistics, marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities that support the College's strategic goals and priorities. Occasional in-state travel is required to support events and outreach initiatives.

The position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Business & Technology and requires regular on-site presence during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Advisory Board & Stakeholder Support - 10%
Provide support to the Dean in managing advisory board meetings, including the CoBT. 

Executive Advisory Board, subsidiary committees, and the Dean's Student Advisory Board.

Coordinate meeting planning, attendance, logistics, and communications.

Facilitate student involvement in service projects and other advisory board-related activities.

Assist the Dean in cultivating relationships and securing support for College priorities.

Engage with community members, business leaders, alumni, and stakeholders to support 

College initiatives and event planning.

Event Planning & Coordination - 35%
Coordinate and execute special events, including Executive Forums, networking events, 

Atkinson Honors, the Business Executive-in-Residence Program, receptions, and other College-sponsored events.

Collaborate with the Dean, University Advancement, Alumni Relations, and other campus partners to support events serving students, alumni, and the business community.

Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, advertising, registration, budgets, promotional materials, and event communications.

Provide operational support for events hosted through the Dean's Office, including guest reception, communications, and constituent engagement.

Monitor event timelines and ensure successful execution of all event activities.

Content Creation & Communications - 35%
Plan, write, edit, and distribute the monthly "From the Desk of the Dean" newsletter.

Compile, design, coordinate, and publish the College's annual report.

Manage the College's social media platforms and maintain an active online presence during standard business hours.

Develop content for platforms including the College website, newsletters, social media channels, promotional materials, and other communications.

Gather information and success stories from department chairs, faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders for content development.

Collaborate with University Communications to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies.

Review, edit, and ensure consistency of communications materials representing the College.

Advertising & Recruitment Support - 10%
Collaborate with the Graduate School, Graduate Admissions, University Communications, and other campus partners on targeted advertising and marketing initiatives.

Design, review, proof, and coordinate advertisements and promotional campaigns in consultation with the Dean.

Represent the College at recruitment fairs and outreach events.

Coordinate the selection, ordering, and distribution of promotional items and marketing materials.

Support student recruitment and enrollment efforts through strategic communications and event participation.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%
Assist with administrative functions supporting the daily operations of the Dean's Office, including telephone coverage and constituent communications.

Provide general office and operational support as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean in support of College operations, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management, Journalism, English, or a closely related field or four years of relevant work experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Event planning and event management experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Report, newsletter, and correspondence writing experience.

Project management and organizational skills.

Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.

Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms.

Required Experience
project management, public relations, event management, report/letter writing

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Masters degree

Preferred Experience
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and digital marketing campaigns.

Experience creating newsletters, annual reports, promotional materials, or marketing content.

Experience collaborating across departments and organizational units.

Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, business, or professional organizations.

Experience coordinating advisory boards, executive events, or community engagement activities.

Experience managing website content and digital communications.

This position is a pay grade 8. The minimum salary is $47,476. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

ABILITIES
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple events and projects simultaneously.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, executives, and community partners.

Ability to develop clear, accurate, and engaging written content for a variety of audiences.

Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when representing the College.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.

Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external organizations.

Ability to analyze communication needs and develop appropriate messaging strategies.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of event planning, event operations, and event coordination principles.

Knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations practices.

Knowledge of social media platforms, digital marketing strategies, and content management.

Knowledge of effective business writing, editing, and proofreading techniques.

Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and relationship management practices.

Knowledge of budgeting principles and event-related financial tracking.

Knowledge of website content management and promotional material development.

Knowledge of project management principles and methods.

Knowledge of customer service and professional office operations.

SKILLS
Excellent written communication and professional business writing skills.

Strong editing, proofreading, and content development skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Effective project coordination and event management skills.

Social media management and digital communication skills.

Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Budget monitoring and event logistics coordination skills.

Marketing, advertising, and promotional campaign development skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration technologies.

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This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Motor Vehicle Report
• Criminal Background Check 
• Education Verification