--- title: Events Coordinator at DePaul University in Chicago, IL description: DePaul University is hiring for the Events Coordinator role in Chicago, IL. Pays $26.25 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/events-coordinator-at-depaul-university-01a1d7de-7682-75e4-8b90-2501b88ab97e date: 2026-11-14T03:15:32Z og_description: Join DePaul University as Events Coordinator in Chicago, IL. Pays $26.25 per hour. Part-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7m1ook.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | DePaul University | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $26.25/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** DePaul University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 21 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for DePaul University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $60,000 – $74,000 a year (median $66,000). ## Description **The Highlights:** Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing events for both internal and external groups of The Theatre School. The Events Coordinator collaborates with the Production Manager to manage scheduling of events within The Theatre School and university spaces and manages all logistics of events such as registration, programming, catering, audio/visual needs, and staffing. The Events Coordinator collaborates with the Business Operations Manager on contracting for rentals of The Theatre School spaces. **What You'll Do:** 1\. Arranges, plans, and promotes special events for The Theatre School including annual events like Graduate Showcase, convocation, Scholarship Awards, as well as ad hoc activities like community celebrations and milestones. 2\. Processes event requests from Theatre School faculty, staff, and student groups. Manages rentals and cross-departmental collaborations. Responsible for event intake and the creation and execution of event plans. 3\. Plans and oversees staffing of events in collaboration with other relevant staff like the Production Manager and Manager of Audience Services. Supervise student workers, specifically in terms of event-based projects and planning. Supervises student workers, specifically in terms of event-based project and planning. **What You'll Need:** -Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year professional experience in event planning or management. • Excellent organization and planning skills and attention to detail. • Professional communications skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated tact and diplomacy. • Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other related computer software. • Ability to work under pressure, respond positively to deadlines and proactively contribute to team efforts. Occasional evening and weekend work to support The Theatre School events or rentals. **The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $26.25/hr to $26.25/hr.** The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget. **Perks:** - Working for a stable and well-known University. - Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits. - Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%. - Tuition waivers for employees *and* dependents. - Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more! - Part-Time Benefits   **For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.** **Vincentian Mission:** Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported. **Required Background Check:** Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. **DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. ## Skills - Adobe Creative Suite - Event Planning - Working Under Pressure - Planning - Microsoft Office - Attention to Detail ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Floating Holidays - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Event Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/event-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Event Coordinator / Event Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/event-management/event-coordinator-event-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101834 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71672 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29536 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101834 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71672 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29536 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)