Position Overview
The Department of Strategic Events within the Office of Advancement is currently seeking a Regular Full-time Event Specialist .
Reporting to the Director, Strategic Events, the Event Specialist will play a key role in the planning and execution of internal and external events for the university. The events must reflect the energy and accomplishments being realized across 5 campuses while also demonstrating the impact philanthropy has had on our university. Events are an extremely important relationship building and engagement tool and are part of UCalgary’s overall development, alumni and community engagement plan. We will dream big, take risks, and prototype ways to demonstrate why we matter and why our community should care.
This role will require the ability to conceptualize and execute novel live experiences (virtual and in-person) that demonstrate impact and support UCalgary’s priorities, brand and enhance its reputation. Our ideal candidate has proven experience working on events from concept to execution, as well as strong communication and project management skills.
This is a key role managing the full life cycle of major UCalgary events and operates in the busy strategic events office with high volumes of internal and external contact on a daily basis, including coordinating event volunteers and participating staff, faculty, students and alumni.
The position requires advanced ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. During peak event times the Event Specialist’s schedule is subject to change in order to accommodate these demands and necessary attendance at events. This is both a strategic and hands on tactical role.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: January 17, 2022
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase III.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.