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Program Coordinator for Camps, Conferences, and Guest Events

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

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Location
Arlington, TX
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Job overview

The Special Events Coordinator supports Guest Services and the Program Director by managing student workers and providing logistical and administrative support for summer conferences and guest apartment housing. The role oversees office operations, maintains program data, creates marketing materials, coordinates signature events, and supervises student staff. It requires independent judgment and effective customer service coordination within Guest Services and University Housing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conference CoordinationSpecial Event CoordinationStaff SupervisionConference Database ManagementStaff Training

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Hospitality Management, or Related Field1 Year Conference or Event Coordination ExperienceStaff Supervision ExperienceMaster's in Business, Hospitality Management, or Related Field3+ Years University Conference or Event Experience

Full job description

The Special Events Coordinator position supports Guest Services and the Program Director, managing student workers and providing logistical and administrative support for summer conferences and guest apartment housing. This position requires independent judgment on critical matters, ensuring effective customer service coordination within the Guest Services office and University Housing..Office Management:Oversees daily operations for Camps, Conferences, Guest Services and Guest Apartments, ensuring all administrative and technical processes are followed.Database Management and Operations:Inputs, updates, and maintains summer camps, conferences, and guest apartment data in IRIS Coordinator.Marketing and Communications:Designs and disseminates marketing materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, forms) for events and programs.Special Projects:Conducts event planning and coordination for signature events, including logistics, setup, and staffing needs.Supervision:Hires, trains, and supervises student staff, providing clear guidelines on expectations and responsibilities.Other Duties:As assigned.Bachelorand#x2019;s degree in business, hospitality management, or a related field.One (1) year of experience coordinating conferences and/or special events.Experience supervising full time and/or student staff..Masterand#x2019;s degree in business, hospitality management, or a related field.Three (3) or more years of professional experience coordinating and/or booking conferences and/or special events in a university setting working in or with housing department.Comfortable working with a conference database program and providing staff training.

How this job compares

Set against the 607 open Event Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–103K/yr134 salary ranges
  • US median$18–21/hr196 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Event Coordinator jobs in Texas and 607 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Event Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (226 postings).
Education
32 of the 607 open Event Coordinator jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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