Student Life Events Planner

SUMMARY:
Exciting opportunity for a Student Life Events Planner in Umdloti!

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative individual with a flair for trends to support and coordinate student events. The role focuses on curating engaging experiences and fostering inclusive, welcoming spaces. Own vehicle required.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:
Student Life Programs:

• Plan, organize, and oversee student events from concept to execution, ensuring student engagement and participation.
• Develop creative and exciting event ideas that attract students and foster community spirit.
• Work alongside allocated staff to provide guidance, direction, and support to students in need of counselling
• Organize and coordinate enrichment activities that contribute to students' personal and academic growth.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement student events such as welcome week, cultural celebrations, leadership retreats, wellness initiatives, and social activities.
• Collaborate with student organizations and clubs to support their events
• Manage logistics for events including venue reservations, catering, equipment, setup/teardown, and budget tracking.
• Promote events through digital media, print materials, and campus outreach.
• Assess the effectiveness of events and gather feedback to inform future programming.
• Maintain an up-to-date event calendar and coordinate scheduling to avoid conflicts.
• Support the development of new initiatives that align with student needs and campus goals.
• Supervise student event staff or volunteers as needed.
• Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with our mission, brand and values.

• Work alongside the marketing team to secure sponsorships for events, marketing campaigns, and student-related initiatives.
• Assist with public relations activities, promoting a positive image of and its services across social media and other platforms.