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Conference Coordinator - C. W. Pettigrew Center

Job Number: 
415
Location: 
FVSU Campus - C. W. Pettigrew Farm & Community Life Center
Department: 
External Affairs

The Conference Coordinator will coordinate, schedule and plan the usage and services of the C. W. Pettigrew Center.

Responsibilities: 

The Conference Coordinator will:
- Receive, review, and confirm conference center reservation requests; schedule meetings, conferences, ceremonies, sporting, cultural arts, and special events.
-Plan and direct other conference center staff and participate in the preparation of conference center facilities to best meet the particular needs of each client and customer.
-Enforce health and safety codes related to the assigned conference center facility and its services with clients and customers.
-Prepare invoices for conference center clients and customers; monitors payments received/not received.
-Act as a resource person to campus personnel, outside organizations, and other potential clients and customers regarding all aspects of facility and accompanying services.
-Write Grant Proposals for sponsored events.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will:
-Have a college or university degree, including coursework in public relations, education, or a related field, plus some experience in one or more of the following: an administrative, professional, supervisory or managerial role or event/conference coordination or any equivalent combination of experiences acquired during at least five (5) years of directly related experience coordinating and planning meetings, conferences, special events, and related services for a conference center facility in an educational services or non-profit agency.
-Possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record which meets the Fort Valley State University insurance requirements.
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, FVSU employment application, resume, official transcripts, three (3) reference letters and a background investigation form to:
Office of Human Resources
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030