--- title: Events Coordinator at New York University description: New York University is hiring for the Events Coordinator role in New York, NY. Pays $77K–$84.7K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/events-coordinator-at-new-york-university-01a1380d-1398-7306-8cee-8a3335d17871 date: 2026-10-14T02:21:47Z og_description: Join New York University as Events Coordinator in New York, NY. Pays $77K–$84.7K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zuvna2.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | New York University | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $77K/yr - $84.7K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Description ## Position Summary The Office of University Events is responsible for a diverse portfolio of institutional events, including its signature events Commencement, Grad Alley, and Welcome Weekend. Plan and oversee execution of a variety of events, including receptions, ceremonies, conferences, festivals, and dinners, both on and off campus. Oversee daily operations with a primary focus on managing space reservations, venue setup and diagrams, venue A/V and technical needs, and catering. Develop and cultivate relationships with preferred vendors and facilitate communication and service coordination among staff, vendors, campus partners, and attendees to ensure a seamless guest experience that meets the event’s goals. Consult with internal and external event sponsors to help conceptualize themes and develop plans (including timelines, catering, equipment, decorations, and pricing options), determine staffing and space needs, and make recommendations to ensure successful events fall within budget. Conduct post-event evaluations and make recommendations for future improvements both in terms of quality of the event and cost reduction opportunities. ## Qualifications **Required Education:**Bachelor's Degree **Required Experience:**3+ years relevant professional level experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience with event planning and logistics, such as selecting venues, managing catering, negotiating with vendors, and working with volunteers. **Preferred Experience:**3+ years experience in a large organization, academic, or non-profit environment. **Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:**Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Very detail-oriented. Outstanding customer service skills, with an ability to engage with a diverse constituency from vendors to students to leadership. Must be team-oriented and able to collaborate with a team of other event planners. Ability to execute quality events within budget parameters. Strong data management skills. **Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:**Knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office, Windows. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Suite products. ## Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $84,700.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. 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