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Description of Carlson Global Institute's needs for an Event Program Manager (temp-hire for 15 weeks)
Mon June 3 - Fri September 13, 2024

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a professional business school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs along with non-degree executive education programs. The Carlson Global Institute builds on the Carlson School's deep and expansive partnerships and initiatives around the world to lead a comprehensive global strategy. Our distinctive agenda comprises strategic priorities in global management education, research and outreach to advance the global competence of leaders and the broader goals of the Carlson School and the University of Minnesota.

Short-Term Program Objectives:

• To utilize core concepts learned from classroom in exploring the practical applications of global strategies as well as business opportunities and challenges
• To meet with faculty advisors on doctoral thesis development and research plan, and to engage in dialogue with fellow students.
  Scope of Work/Project Summary

The Carlson Global Institute is interested in hiring temporary staff as an Event Program Manager who will support executive-level event planning and execution from June 3 to September 13, 2024 (15 weeks). The expected work time is three days a week in our office on campus, and the work hour is 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Between Monday 8/19 - Saturday 8/31 there would be work Monday - Friday and potentially over the weekend (8/24-8/25), if the schedule of the candidate permits.

The daily work will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Event planning and execution including travel coordination (hotel, bus, flight, meals, etc.)
• Responds to emails and other digital queries and correspondence.
• Inputs and updates information in databases and spreadsheets
• Drafts and edits letters, reports, and other documents
• Works closely with other staff and supports other colleagues as needed.
• Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security

The hourly rate for this position is $25 per hour.

The qualified candidate will process relevant expertise including, but not limited to, the following:

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace
• Executive-level event planning and execution experience
• Maintain confidentiality for clients
• Possible after-hours work during the key program dates (1-week)
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency is a plus

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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