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Assistant Conference Coordinator

  • In State, Michigan, United States
  • Executive Development Programs 10008276
  • Full Time/Part Time: On-Call
  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Mar 15 2023
  • Closing at: Jun 30 2025 - 08:00 EDT
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  • Pay Commensurate with Experience
  • Eli Broad College Of Business
  • 850370

Unit Position Summary

The MSU Management Education Center is a full-service business conference center located in southeast Michigan 20 miles north of Detroit.   Sitting on over 25 acres, our expansive facility offers over 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor & outdoor event space serving as a location for MSU classes, corporate training and association meetings.

We are seeking a professional, reliable & customer service minded individual.   This position is an outstanding opportunity for a detail-oriented individual that enjoys people, has a high level of energy and enthusiasm, can work independently and with others, and is seeking an in-person customer service role.  Appropriate business attire is required.

As an Assistant Conference Coordinator, you will be tasked with assisting in daily conference center operations at the MEC facility located in Troy, MI.  This in-person position is ideally suited for those persons looking for part-time to full-time work (ie. 15 - 35 hours weekly) with flexible afternoon / evening shifts (M-F).  Some weekends may be required.  Competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience offered, starting at a minimum of $20 per hour.

Typical Daily Tasks

  • Interacting with MEC clientele and conference center staff.
  • Reading and interpreting Banquet Event Orders.
  • Physical setup of conference room tables & chairs for day & evening classes.
  • Monitoring & adjusting facility heating, cooling & lighting systems.
  • Setting up and testing of classroom instructional equipment including; computers, projectors, monitors, cameras, sound systems, microphones, and similar equipment.
  • Greeting & assisting clients with setting up, testing and use of technology.
  • Operating videoconference camera & sound equipment for Zoom & MS Teams sessions.
  • Monitoring & adjusting of lecture capture recording systems.
  • Organizing & maintaining technology equipment.
  • Daily administrative tasks including light cleaning & maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

This position requires individuals to have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer service.  Successful candidates will demonstrate strong verbal & written communication skills and be willing to learn classroom technology.  Training & support will be provided.  Candidates will be required to regularly perform physical work and be able to lift heavy items including tables, chairs, AV equipment, boxes, etc.

Management Education Center Website

www.mectroy.com

Application Website

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/514157/assistant-conference-coordinator

Resume, Cover Letter, 2 Professional References required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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