The Special Events Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of dozens of annual and ad hoc events hosted by the Department of Computer Science As a member of the External Relations team this position has primary responsibility for high profile events including but not limited to Career Fairs Research Day Grad Visit Day Graduation Reception High School Programming Contest and Maryland Day The Special Events Coordinator follows a customer focused approach in assuming leadership or providing support as appropriate for Department events and other events in the Brendan Iribe Center The Special Events Coordinator collaborates with other staff faculty or students in the Department and the University in a flexible manner depending on the nature of each event Additional responsibilities include scheduling event space for the Iribe Center and external relations events on Google calendars This position is also responsible for giving tours of the Iribe Center to individuals or groups who may be interested in holding events in the building This position will need to effectively manage relationships with campus colleagues student leaders volunteers corporate partners and external vendors Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours as needed by the position