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Reporting to the Assistant Director for Scheduling and Events the Recreational Sport Event Planner will lead the special event operations and staff for all aspects of events held within Recreational Sport facilities. Serve as evening and weekend professional staff contact person for special events, reservations, customers and clients taking place at the Recreational Sport facilities. Role is responsible for knowing all aspects of event policies and procedures for department. Ensures all event groups follow policies and procedures. participates in event planning and consultation with student organizations and all other event client groups including catering, facility operations, to accomplish event objectives and clarify policies; works with external vendors and services to arrange for equipment. provides special event coverage. Liaison between outside vendors, caterers, and clients. Uses knowledge experience to influence others in the event planning process to ensure a successful event and solve routine problems. Responsible for leading a 30-person student staff including hiring, training and orientation, scheduling daily work, and approving timekeeping. Provides direction to staff and deploying resources. Solves routine matters for staff and focus on short term goals and team performance. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

DESIRED:

• Experience in large facility scheduling and event planning
• Master's degree
• Experience in a recreational sports and/or university setting
• Knowledge of Social Tables or comparable
• Previous experience planning and serving as on-site staff for event planning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The pay range for this position is $19.28-$24.03.
• Priority deadline for applications is February 13, 2026.
• Links to Apply:
  • Internal:  https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$345755.htmld
  • External:  https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Rec-Sports-Special-Events-Coordinator_R143731-1

About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State offers a diverse, challenging work environment and supports growth and personal achievement through education and rewards. The University offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the nation to eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition authorization; paid vacation and sick leave; ten paid holidays; and Public Employees Retirement Systems of Ohio (PERS) or Alternative Retirement Program (ARP). Housed within Student Life the Department of Recreational Sport offers programs and facilities to the over 50,000 faculty, staff and students of The Ohio State University. For more information on our facilities, programs and staff visit us on the web at www.recsports.osu.edu.

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