Commencement Coordinator

Posted by: DePaul University (Employer Profile)

Posted date: Nov-20-09

Location: Chicago

DePaul University, the nation’s largest Catholic University, is a private, urban institution with 7 campuses and more than 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University’s faculty, students and staff represent a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds.

General Summary:

The undergraduate Commencement Coordinator is a part-time temporary position that will coordinate the College’s processes and events related to the annual commencement ceremony. This individual will report to the Office Manger and to the Assistant Director for Degree Completion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain the commencement's student seating and reader’s card list, edit the commencement program book, and distribute commencement invitations.
Interact regularly with Academic Affairs, DePaul Publications, and the Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office.
Produce and organize information for cap and gown pick-up, 'Almost Alumni Fair', and commencement.
Assist with training commencement marshalls and coordinate them at commencement.
Perform other duties assigned by the Office Manager and Assistant Director for Degree Completion.

Post Details

Job Title	Commencement Coordinator
Posted By	DePaul University
Application Method	Other: See job description for instructions
City	Chicago
Deadline	Dec-19-09
Agency Contact Phone	312-362-6855
Email	staffingdepaul.edu

Mandatory Job Qualifications	Associate's Degree or two years of equivalent college/university coursework. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with University policies and procedures. Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
Desired Qualifications	Two years of event planning experience. Are you interested in joining our team of talented, motivated employees and helping DePaul serve its students and communities around the world? If so, go to www.depaul.edu and select “Employment” at the top of the page to submit your cover letter and résumé online for this and other jobs. Please reference job number [16049]. Salary & Benefits: DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission. Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html Required Background Screening: All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Categories
Job Type	Job Type -> Part-time
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Program Management
Location	Location -> Chicago / Cook County

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