Conference & Special Events Coordinator

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7135339 (Ref.No. BSU36284)
Posted: March 21, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, assist in the coordination of events; coordinate
and schedule special events and summer conferences; perform reception duties for the
Office of Conference & Special Events; supervise the purchasing of supplies and supplies inventory; communicate and report using computer software and prepare and execute detailed plans and arrangements.

Are you interested in a position that offers an excellent benefits package, paid time off
and the opportunity for work/life balance? Ball State University has a leadership opportunity
available in Conference & Special Events. The Conference & Special Events Coordinator is to assist in the coordination of special events and summer conferences; perform reception duties for the
Office of Conference & Special Events; supervise the purchasing of supplies and supplies inventory; communicate and report using computer software and prepare and execute detailed plans and arrangements.

Job Function:

Under the direction of the Director, assist in the coordination of events; coordinate
and schedule special events and summer conferences; perform reception duties for the
Office of Conference & Special Events; supervise the purchasing of supplies and supplies inventory; communicate and report using computer software and prepare and execute detailed plans and arrangements.

Minimum Education:

Associates degree from an accredited institution OR High
School diploma plus equivalent comparable
job experience.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience:

Over one year of direct or related work experience to include event planning
and customer experience with demonstrated leadership and dynamic team building skills.

Preferred Experience:

Additional related experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, schedule and facilitate special events and summer conferences for all
    incoming special events and conferences; communicate with clients to schedule
    events and to gather all event requirements; follow up with clients on a continuous basis;
    maintain and coordinate scheduling of all university spaces; conduct tours of the university and spaces within the university as requested; assist with event management activities.
  • Assist with Conference & Special Events responsibilities; communicate effectively; maintain
    professionalism in a thorough, detailed, timely, even-handed manner; maintain confidentiality
    and ethical practices; remain calm, courteous and in control of all situations and have a positive
    impact on others; maintain composure at all times; especially when under stress; manage disagreements to reach win-win situations and create an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect and where all policies, rules, and regulations are consistently administered.
  • Assist with the preparation and communication of Conference & Special Events
    contracts; maintain effective customer and intra-university relations; outline event
    plans and arrangements making sure to note guarantee information on all contractual
    agreements.
  • Prepare client journal vouchers invoices for conference services; submit to Student Financial Services for processing within the established business month; audit revenue accounts on the monthly financial statements to verify that client journal vouchers or invoices were correctly posted; audit revenue accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accounts receivables (off-campus and intra-university invoices) are paid; trace unpaid accounts and send overdue notices. Consult with clients to resolve any and all invoice questions.
  • Exhibit proficiency in operation of all event related equipment (e.g. classroom audio-visual equipment) including set-up and troubleshooting.
  • Answer receptionist telephone, great incoming visitors, channel inquiries; maintain
    communication with other staff, including but not limited to being on call certain nights
    and weekends during major conference events.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to; reporting office repair needs, requisitioning office supplies, maintaining storage of department records according to guidelines and cleaning and maintaining office equipment.
  • Assist with orientation of student personnel; provide training; assign work and monitor work of students.
  • Assist with the purchase of supplies from approved suppliers such as but not limited audio-visual
    equipment for events, tables and chairs, etc. that is required for the efficient operation of the event from internal and external vendors.
  • Observe safety and security precautions to prevent personal or employee injury
    and theft of University or employee property; maintain keys in a safe manner to prevent
    unauthorized use.
  • Maintain and assist in development and updating of the Conference & Special
    Events website.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by this position.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.