MANAGER OF EVENTS AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The Manager of Events and Continuing Legal Education works closely with the Director of Communications and Events, and other administrators to provide leadership, management, and execution of all special events and continuing education programs for the OU College of Law.

Duties will include:

 
       Events

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  Manage College of Law Master Event Calendar.
  
  


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  Plan and coordinate all special events, e.g., seated dinners/luncheons, awards banquets, receptions, alumni reunions, symposia, conferences, board meetings, and graduation.
  
  


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  Work with College departments to develop programming for events.
  
  


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  Serve as a primary liaison for external events held at the College of Law.
  
  


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  Serve as a liaison with OU Marketing and Communications to ensure University guidelines for events are followed.
  
  


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  Manage the online payment system for all College paid events.
  
  

       Continuing Legal Education

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  Obtain CLE approval and oversee requirements for any CLE activity. 
  
  


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  Serve as the liaison to the Oklahoma Bar Association as well as the MCLE accrediting organizations for other state bar associations.
  
  


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  Responsible for all duties and responsibilities related to annual events, including Kuntz Conference on Natural Resources Law and Policy, Order of the Owl, graduation, etc.
  
  


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  Oversee the Kuntz Conference Planning Committee and works with conference presenters to ensure their materials meet CLE guidelines in all accredited states.
  
  


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  Work with the OU Foundation and the College of Law's Alumni Affairs team to coordinate events for donors and alumni.  
  
  

        Communications

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  Work with Communications and Events team to ensure all event projects are in alignment with the overall mission of the College of Law and serve to promote OU Law’s excellence to the world at large. 
  
  


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  Use email marketing platform to design, schedule, and send electronic invitations and newsletters.
  
  


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  Create webpages for events and CLE conferences and draft other content for the website, also assist in creating content for social media.
  
  


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  Provide occasional event photography and videography for use on social media and website.
  
  

        Other duties as necessary.
 

Required Attachments to be considered for this position are:

 

Resume, Cover Letter and three References.  Failure to attach ALL the required documents and checking the Relevant box will result in your application not being sent through to the hiring department.

Required Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, AND:

• 18-36 months experience in event management.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.


• Knowledge and understanding of meeting and event planning principles, requirements, procedures, and available resources.


• Computer and research skills.


• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.


• Exceptional attention to detail and superior customer service skills.


• Ability and knowledge to manage both for-credit and non-credit CLE events.


• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make procedural decisions and judgments.


• Knowledge of budgeting processes and ability to effectively oversee budgets.


• Ability/knowledge to manage large conferences and credit/non-credit programs.

Certifications:

• Valid drivers license required to attend recruiting and conference events.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

 

Must be able to:

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  • Crouch, pull, push, reach, move, feel, touch, engage in repetitive motions
  
  
  • Communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others
  
  
  • See, including color, depth perception and clarity
  
  
  • Hear including receiving detailed information orally
  
  
  
  

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience with basic web editing


• Familiar with Qualtrics


• Microsoft Access


• Associated Press style 


• Email marketing software

Supervision:  1-5 staff
 

Special Instructions:  If you are selected as a final candidate for these positions, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

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