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**Open Date** 01/12/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN44006B

**Job Title** Live Event / Trade Show Planners

**Working Title** Coordinator, Special Events

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P1 - Entry Level Pro

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including varying days of the week, evenings, and weekends.

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00096 - College of Law - Dean

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $14.38–$18.00

**Close Date** 04/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The SJ Quinney College of Law Conference & Events department’s mission is to ensure our in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings and events run smoothly, look amazing, and exceed the goals that are set for each event. Our Event Coordinators plan, implement and manage various logistical, tech, and financial details associated with small to large-scale special events.

The right candidate needs to be able to work quickly and accurately, have fun, and at the same time know when it is time to get down to “business”. Be professional, tech-savvy (or willing to learn), adaptable, very self-motivated, and comfortable collaborating with a team.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including varying days of the week, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates and follows-through with details for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events for internal and external clients. Most events are held at the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law building.

2. Provides on-site presence and support for in-person and hybrid events, to ensure coordination of all aspects of the event. This includes, but not limited to service levels, vendor selection, catering, collateral materials, logistics, technology support and registration to ensure delivery of successful and effective events.

3. Designs virtual and hybrid events and thrives making these events dynamic and impactful, while focusing on attendee engagement. The understanding of digital event platforms and ability to propose innovative solutions is a plus.

4. Maintains fiscal responsibility for event activities, including purchasing, reimbursements, payments, invoicing, expense reports, budgets, record-keeping, and purchasing card reconciliations in a timely and efficient manner to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, and University of Utah policies and procedures.

5. Performs a versatile role, including project management, meeting and event management, communications, building community, fostering relationships, and contract management/negotiation with vendors.

6. Assists in evaluating ROI for College of Law events, making adjustments for future events as needed. His/her/their input is important in program development and evaluating needs assessment and event effectiveness.

7. Demonstrate strong customer service skills and possess a positive attitude, adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to support faculty and student success.

8. Maintains files and updates the spreadsheet/database on event details and participants.

9. Will regularly work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends – schedule is dependent on when our meetings and events are calendared.

10. Works to resolve any conflicts and differences through dialogue and open communication in a timely manner. Sees every difference as an opportunity for growth and change.

11. May manage office supplies and equipment and act as a liaison with vendors.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

**EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

**Live Event / Trade Show Planner, I:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

A lifelong learner with a highly positive attitude who collaborates well with others. Has a teamwork approach to accomplishing work responsibilities and goals. Embraces a spirit of continuous improvement. Ability to work quickly and accurately. Familiarity with webinars, virtual meetings, webinar platforms, and other event tech.

The candidate must be available to work varying days of the week and shifts, which includes night and weekend shifts.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including varying days of the week, evenings, and weekends.

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

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