Event Coordinator (TEMP)

Student Union:

The UCF Student Union Event Planning team is responsible for the management of the scheduling and reservation process for all the facilities managed by the UCFSU. These facilities include the Student Union, Live Oak Event Center, Reflection Pond, Memory Mall, patio space, and general-purpose classrooms. Event Planning oversees reservation requests for registered student organizations, campus agencies, and departments, affiliate and public clients. The role will be to support the other Event Coordinators and Event Manager II with the daily coordination of the intake reservations request process.

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida's Student Union is seeking an Event Coordinator. This role reports to the Event Manager II, and oversees reservations for registered student organizations, campus departments, affiliates, and public clients, while managing non-academic classroom bookings campus-wide.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises reservation of space and equipment for meetings, conferences, conventions, and special events in the Student Union controlled facilities including the Live Oak Event Center.

• Reviews client requests on the use of SU facilities and equipment, inputs reservation information and prepares reservation confirmations.

• Manages non-academic reservations for classroom spaces, campus-wide.

• Advises clients on their food service needs and other event programming requests and helps connect them with internal and external vendors.

• Communicates with student workers and other campus resources regarding specific client requests or concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience,or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated experience in event planning or coordination

• Prior experience working in a college or university setting.

• Familiarity with event management software, such as EMS Reservation System or Amadeus Diagramming

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 - $21.00. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a part-time, 6-month appointment.

This is a time-limited, Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Student Union - OPS

Hours of Work

Part time

Work Schedule

Up to 20 hours per week between the business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

01-16-2026-12-00-AM

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.  

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.