Entry Level Event Planning Jobs in Rochester, NY

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers customized instruction regarding job search strategies, career trends, and workplace success through seminars, workshops, designated classes, and class-based presentations
• Communicates with students and alumni regarding employment opportunities, instructional program/services offerings, employer recruiting events, and career trend information
• Markets students, academic programs, and university and office programs and services to prospective employing organizations. Identifies employment opportunities, establishes new employer recruiting partnerships, and supports related university corporate outreach and partnership goals
• Ensures positive and effective university and employer recruiting and hiring partnerships. Participates in employer hiring strategy development and recruiting activities and programs
• Partners with various divisions to support university initiatives in admissions, alumni relations, global partnerships, research development, and institutional fundraising
• Counsels students regarding the employment process and employment related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of career development and planning theory, practices, and techniques
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication to influence and articulate a variety of topics to different and diverse audiences
• Skill in multi-tasking, project management, prioritization, and organization
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, cultural awareness, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview
Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
This position will support the following colleges in a shared Career Service Model.
College of Art and Design (CAD): Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Film & Animation, Illustration, Photography, Studio Arts, New Media Design. Focus on portfolio-based careers and creative industries.
College of Liberal Arts (COLA): Humanities, social sciences, communication, public policy, and exploratory majors. Focus on career exploration, storytelling, and public sector careers.
College of Science (COS): Biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, and computational fields. Focus on research, lab roles, and healthcare pathways.
College of Health Sciences & Technology (CHST): Diagnostic medical sonography, nutrition sciences, and pre-health pathways. Focus on clinical experience and healthcare employment.
School of Individualized Study (SOIS): Interdisciplinary customized degrees aligned to career goals.
FLSA Category
Exempt
Work Location
Hybrid
Compensation
$62,353.20 Annual
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.