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THE SEARCH

The nation’s largest college admission counseling association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), seeks an energetic, initiative-taking professional to join the organization as Coordinator, Development and Exhibits.

THE ASSOCIATION

NACAC is the largest association in the world supporting college admission and college counseling professionals who serve students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. The association works to expand access to higher education through policy, advocacy, convening, education, and training. It has a membership of more than 25,000 member institutions and individuals, including postsecondary admission professionals, high school counselors, independent educational consultants, community-based organizations and more based throughout the United States and, increasingly, around the world.

NACAC MISSION:  Empowering college admission counseling professionals through education, advocacy, and community.

NACAC VISION:  The transformative power of postsecondary education is accessible to all.

POSITION OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION

The Coordinator, Sponsorship & Exhibits, acts as an essential team member responsible for the fulfillment of all sponsorship and exhibit functions, benefits, invoicing, and prospectus tracking.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up and process all approved sponsorship agreements in CRM platform, generate invoices, and monitor payments
• Maintain sponsorship tracker and update prospectus with current opportunities available
• Communicate timelines and fulfillment deadlines for sponsors and exhibitors
• Assist with First Right of Refusal for sponsorships and maintain records of communication
• Collect, track, and upload logos, company profiles, and other materials to ensure fulfillment for exhibitors and sponsors
• Create approved email broadcast campaigns, including collecting all materials, editing HTML files, and tracking performance
• Assist onsite to ensure sponsor deliverables are fulfilled and logged for reporting
• Solicit requests for proposals for promotional items and present best options, track product shipment and onsite display, and post event storage  
• Assist in identifying new opportunities for year-round sponsor and exhibitor engagement
• Provide general coordination support for other association events and meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is desired but not required
• Two to four years of experience in sponsorship, or exposition and event management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of various software including Salesforce and floor plan management platforms.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and adjust workload to meet shifting priorities
• Extreme diligence with high-volume activity
• Strong administrative, communication, and writing skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
• Some travel required, including weekends
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time on-site during events
• Some physical activity required (ability to lift to 30 lbs.; pack/unpack show shipment; onsite office set-up)

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work environment: in-office and virtual
• 401(k) and employer matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter benefits