Event Services Specialist
Description
About the Job
The Event Services Specialist is a full-time, on-site position responsible for supporting the coordination and scheduling of campus events at Colorado Christian University (CCU). Serving as the initial point of contact for internal event planners, this role facilitates event requests, manages scheduling through the 25Live platform, and ensures accurate communication between departments.
The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to communicate clearly and promptly, loves working with people, a team player, and the ability to collaborate across multiple university departments. The specialist must be proactive in problem-solving, committed to providing
excellent service, and able to maintain scheduling processes that support the mission and values of CCU. The specialist thrives in demanding and fast-paced working environments.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU’s embraces an educational model that was there at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
- Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
- Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
- Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- One to three years of experience in event planning, customer service, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a collaborator who thrives on teamwork.
- Comfortable learning and managing digital tools, especially event scheduling platforms.
- Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and a desire to find solutions. A natural problem-solver who’s curious and not afraid to ask questions.
- Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with 25Live or other event scheduling software (preferred but not required).
- Strong growth-mindset/learning-attitude and motivated towards continual improvement
Key Job Duties
Mission Contribution
CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Event Services Specialist contributes to the mission by enhancing the student’s educational experience through holistic care and leadership development by facilitating interactions and programs outside of the classroom.
Event Services Operations
- Serve as the primary resource for campus event planners and 25Live users, providing support, guidance, and solutions from initial request to post-event wrap-up.
- Administer CCU’s 25Live scheduling software, including backend maintenance, user assistance, policy guidance, and coordination with CollegeNet support.
- Provide consulting and customer service to campus departments, helping them understand the full range of available resources and ensuring successful event execution.
- Set and uphold standards for external facility rentals and vendors to ensure all activities align with CCU’s values and policies; execute contracts and invoices to clients.
University Collaboration
- Actively foster communication and collaboration among university event planners, encouraging coordinated planning for key events (e.g., Weekend of Welcome, CCU Conversations).
- Create and refine event planning processes, ensuring clarity from initial scheduling to final setup.
- Provide training and support for 25Live users across campus, including annual system updates and best practices.
- Keep internal resources (e.g., CCU Connect) up-to-date with training materials, scheduling tutorials, event listings (e.g., CCU Connect calendars), and service request procedures (e.g., audio visual, setup, catering).
Event Services Collaboration
- Meet regularly with the Logistics Coordinator and Audio Visual team to ensure all set-up and technical needs are accurately captured and communicated.
- Use service tickets to streamline internal coordination and maintain a high level of execution for all events.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
What we offer our employees:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. The pay range for this job is $21.00 - $22.00 per hour. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Spiritual Requirements
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
- Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
- Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
- Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.