Student Event and Engagement Coordinator (Temporary/Contractor)

Company Description

Quantic School of Business and Technology is a fast growing US-accredited, modern online university, challenging the status quo of elite-caliber higher education. With over 15,000 students and alumni in over 150 countries, we're on a mission to democratize access to the highest quality education  programs while driving innovations in both learning and affordability. Quantic offers graduate degree programs that combine the best of traditional campus-based institutions with the next generation of interactive, mobile-first learning. Founded by the former CEO and fellow executives of Rosetta Stone, Quantic is a rapidly expanding company seeking candidates who thrive in a mission-oriented fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

The Role
Quantic School of Business & Technology is seeking a Student Event and Engagement Coordinator to join our team on a temporary, remote basis (until June 30th, 2025). This role will involve planning and executing global events for MBA and EMBA students and alumni over the upcoming months. These events include 100-person conferences in cities worldwide, intimate networking meetups, and virtual webinars.

This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, cultural intelligence, attention to detail, and a passion for creating impactful student experiences. Experience hosting both in-person and virtual events is essential.

This role at a leading educational technology company offers a unique opportunity to foster community and networking among our student body. Primary responsibilities will focus on end-to-end event management, engagement initiative support, and post-event metrics reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and manage in-person events, such as conferences, meetups, and excursions for remote MBA and EMBA students, focusing on high-impact engagements.
• Host and facilitate in-person and virtual events, such as webinars, mixers, and study groups, with students across the globe.
• Work with others in the organization and collaborate with student engagement participants to design, promote, and execute events internally and externally.
• Ensure the continuity of existing engagement programs and processes and adapt those processes when appropriate and necessary.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in project management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; high-energy and personable
• Ability to manage event budgets, prioritize tasks, and work independently within a remote environment
• Strong working knowledge of Zoom, Calendly, Cvent, Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and LinkedIn
• Flexible schedule for occasional evening, weekend work, and travel if required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with planning and organizing events for diverse, global audiences, including large in-person events (100+ attendees), small to medium-size meetups, and virtual events in a variety of formats
• Passionate about working with students from all over the world

Benefits

1. Remote Work Environment

2. No travel required

3. Professional Development Opportunities

4. Collaborative Culture

5. Mission-Driven Work

6. Competitive Pay

7. Access to Resources

8. Potential for Extension or Transition

9. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion