Event Planner

The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

The Temporary Event Planner will support conferences, meetings, and special events coordinated through the Central Reservations Office, focusing on full-service event planning, execution, and customer support while ensuring compliance with university policies. Serve as the primary contact for faculty and staff planning on-campus events. Coordinate and confirm space reservations through 25Live, schedule and lead planning meetings with event organizers, and manage event logistics including catering, audiovisual, security, facilities, parking, permits, and other resource needs. Create and review event diagrams to ensure accurate set-ups. Provide on-site event support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth execution. Collaborate with campus partners (Police, Parking, Grounds, EH&S, Facilities, etc.) to align services. Communicate regularly and professionally with CRO staff and student employees to support operations. Assist CRO leadership with projects and additional assigned duties.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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