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Metropolitan State University Of Denver Outreach And Events Coordinator in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentSocial Work
About the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, followed by career and life success.
About the Department of Social Work
The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver is a growing academic unit consisting of undergraduate and graduate education and includes the Master of Social Work Program, Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program, grants and contract services, the Office of Field Education, and the Office of Social Work Student Services, Operations and Finance (OSWSS-OF). The mission of MSU Denver's Department of Social Work is to prepare social workers to engage in skillful, ethical, justice-oriented, and effective practice in their communities.
We accomplish this by: Educating and training students to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, including those who are members of historically excluded populations. Building community centered and strategic partnerships with organizations, co-creating relationship-centered learning and working environments to foster growth and collaboration. Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics to inform teaching and practice, while adapting to changes in the field and world, drawing from a vast knowledge base informed by multiple perspectives.
Position Summary
The Outreach and Events Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Outreach, Admissions, and Communications, and works directly with the Chair of the Social Work department and other departmental leaders to coordinate social work focused student and community events. This position works with the Student Services Manager to coordinate administrative event supp
The Outreach and Events Coordinator oversees events management for the Social Work department. Events include, but are not limited to academic conferences and workshops, student orientation and outreach events, graduation and celebratory events, and career development events. The Outreach and Events Coordinator conducts their work with the participant in mind to maximize impact and resource efficiency.
The Outreach and Events Coordinator must be able to work with a variety of personalities to pull committees together and keep them organized and on track. This requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills; especially as multiple events are being managed simultaneously. The duties and responsibilities for this position include vendor and event space coordination, contract management, budgeting and expense tracking, communication and marketing planning, as well as day of event management and all that occurs in between. Some events require additional volunteers, offer sponsorships, and may be paid events.
The Social Work department strives to ensure our students and community members are activated, informed, and collaborative. The Outreach and Events Coordinator serves the department in our goals by managing events that are creative, engaging, and of high quality.
Responsibilities
Event Management and Coordination - 60% Assist lead department member and/or committee with concept design, planning, logistics and execution of in-person, onli e, and hybrid events. Coordinate event committee members, facilitate committee communication, take and distribute meeting notes, and provide timely follow up. Ensure events are designed for the participant and provides them with a smooth experience, and considers their participation method (online, in-person). Maintain a working knowledge of the complex needs of each event, and plan ahead for scenarios that could impact the event (i.e. weather, venue change, late caterers, tech issues). Serve as the main point of contact to manage events on the day of including organizing volunteers, set and break down of events, technology, and coordination of presenters and other participants. Liaise with keynote speakers and other conference and event presenters to gather their bios, presentation theme, title, and learning objectives, and photo. Develop a calendar of events including all dates and deadlines for the annual year. Use project management software to track event tasks, communications, and to-do lists. Collaborate with members of the Social Work Student Services team to plan graduation and... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.