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Hourly Graduate Event Planner, UIC

Event Planner – Graduate Programmer (2 positions available)

The Department of Campus Programs is currently seeking applicants for two Event Planners positions as detailed below. These positions will run from July 1, 2011 until May 15, 2012, including a break from December 15, 2011 to January 3, 2012. Graduate employees must commit to the entire academic year. All offers are contingent upon final approval from the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs. Each position is required to complete 20 hours per week at the hourly graduate rate.

Application materials:

·Application material is available in the Campus Programs Office, Room 340, Student Center East or can be obtained by emailing contacts below.

·Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, resume, three references and proof of acceptance into their respective graduate program.

·*ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY MAY 23, 2011. *

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Plan events and activities.

-Coordinate logistical details including set-up, catering and program evaluation.

-Develop and maintain budgets.

-Provide outreach to UIC student groups, colleges, and organizations through programming.

For more information regarding the two Event Programmer positions available, please contact Sophia Magill, Associate Director of Programming of Campus Programs, at 312-413-5079 or via email at smagil2@uic.edu.