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Specialist - Student Rec Events

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Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Recreation

Job Title

Specialist - Student Rec Events

Department

Student Recreation Center

Salary

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Specialist-Student Recreation Center Events serves as the central point of coordination for all facility scheduling, reservations, and external rentals for Campus Recreation. This position provides sole ownership and oversight of the departmental calendar and reservation systems, ensuring that all internal and external events are accurately scheduled and executed.
Responsible for managing external client relationships, contracts, invoicing, and event logistics, while also coordinating internal program reservations across all program areas.
Provides supervision of student event staff and supports departmental outreach efforts to increase awareness, participation, and revenue generation. This role allows program coordinators to focus on student development and program delivery by centralizing scheduling and reservation responsibilities.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Event Management, Higher Education, or related field.

Required Related Experience

One (1) year experience in event coordination, facility scheduling, or operations management. Experience gained while working as a graduate assistant will be considered.

Required License/Registration/Certification

First Aid/CPR certiciation

Desirable Related Experience

Experience supervising student staff or part-time employees.
Experience in campus recreation or higher education.
Experience with reservation or scheduling software (e.g., Innosoft Fusion and 25Live).

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification (or ability to obtain).

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants

If references are not included with your resume, please upload 3 references that can speak to your work.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Application Review Date: April 30, 2026

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Specialist - Student Rec Events	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	04/30/2026
Event and Outreach Specialist MTSU Campus Recreation Are you passionate about creating engaging experiences, building community, and connecting people to meaningful programs? MTSU Campus Recreation is seeking a dynamic and creative Event and Outreach Specialist to lead promotional efforts, enhance campus engagement, and support impactful recreational programming. In this role, you will serve as a key scheduler for all internal and external reservations for MTSU Campus Recreation. You will also serve as a connector between Campus Recreation and the MTSU community, ensuring students, faculty, and staff stay informed, engaged, and excited about all we have to offer. Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the Campus Recreation calendars with accurate, user-friendly content • Work collaboratively with the Marketing Graduate Assistant to promote Campus Recreation programs, services, and facility updates • Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness and participation • Ensure timely communication of facility hours, space availability, and operational updates • Support planning and promotion of events that foster student engagement and well-being • Assist in building partnerships across campus to expand outreach efforts What We’re Looking For • Passion for student engagement and campus community building • Strong communication and organizational skills • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment • Creativity and attention to detail in marketing and outreach efforts • Experience with website management and digital communication platforms preferred Why Join Us? At MTSU Campus Recreation, you’ll play a vital role in shaping student experiences outside the classroom. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on campus life while developing valuable skills in event coordination, marketing, and community engagement.

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Specialist - Student Rec Events	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	04/30/2026
Event and Outreach Specialist MTSU Campus Recreation Are you passionate about creating engaging experiences, building community, and connecting people to meaningful programs? MTSU Campus Recreation is seeking a dynamic and creative Event and Outreach Specialist to lead promotional efforts, enhance campus engagement, and support impactful recreational programming. In this role, you will serve as a key scheduler for all internal and external reservations for MTSU Campus Recreation. You will also serve as a connector between Campus Recreation and the MTSU community, ensuring students, faculty, and staff stay informed, engaged, and excited about all we have to offer. Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain the Campus Recreation calendars with accurate, user-friendly content • Work collaboratively with the Marketing Graduate Assistant to promote Campus Recreation programs, services, and facility updates • Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness and participation • Ensure timely communication of facility hours, space availability, and operational updates • Support planning and promotion of events that foster student engagement and well-being • Assist in building partnerships across campus to expand outreach efforts What We’re Looking For • Passion for student engagement and campus community building • Strong communication and organizational skills • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment • Creativity and attention to detail in marketing and outreach efforts • Experience with website management and digital communication platforms preferred Why Join Us? At MTSU Campus Recreation, you’ll play a vital role in shaping student experiences outside the classroom. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on campus life while developing valuable skills in event coordination, marketing, and community engagement.

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