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Position Title:Event Planner II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Special Required QualificationsDrivers License

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Business, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.

Experience with event planning.

Experience with creating budgets and/or financial management.

Experience working with client and/or committee management.

Job Description:

Are you looking for an event planning position where no two days are the same? Do you want to be part of a supportive and collaborative team?

If so, The Department of Conference Planning and Management with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking qualified candidates for an Event Planner II!

Conference Planning and Management (CPM) offers customizable event planning services designed to make the customer's vision a reality, no matter the size or type of event. Our professional planners collaborate closely with the customer to design an event road map tailored to the specific conference goals. Whether the event is on campus, across the state, or nationwide, our team has it covered. From setting conference goals and budget development to the payment of bills and everything in between, CPM’s experienced team handles all the details. Through collaboration with key departments and vendors, CPM ensures best practices and compliance with university policies. Whether it's hosting a conference, workshop, or special gathering, CPM’s expertise and commitment to excellence makes event planning stress-free. CPM will handle the logistics while the customer focuses on the big picture.

Visit cpm.iastate.edu to learn more.

This position will coordinate all event planning functions and services required by varying complexity conferences and events through the office of Conference Planning and Management. The position will work directly with client, vendors, and providers through all stages to plan and execute the event, including facility and event logistics, registration, transportation, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor management, special events/tours, etc. Planners are client facing through the entire process from budget development and tracking finances to on-site management. This position will work with clients to plan virtual, hybrid, or face-to-face meetings or events.

This position will also be responsible to assist with developmental efforts for department. This includes responding to RFP’s, creating budgets and proposals and representing CPM to University.

The successful candidate must possess exceptional professional and organizational skills. Considerable creativity, tact, diplomacy, flexibility and advocacy are necessary to work with clients, boards, committees and a wide range of service providers.

Due to the nature of position, this person must be flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours including occasional weekends and evenings as needed for events.

While this position is based out of Ames, it will require travel between event locations and around the university. Driving will be required in this role.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: January 2, 2025

Posting Close Date:January 15, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16173

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

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