Director, Events

The Director of Events oversees strategic internal and external event planning and execution, managing budgets, staff, and vendor relationships to support institutional goals like brand enhancement, community engagement, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include leading a team, coordinating logistics for high-profile events like graduations and conferences, marketing campus facilities for external rentals, ensuring compliance with university and State policies, and analyzing event effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.,Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement the overall strategy for university events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives

Team Leadership

Lead, manage, and develop a team of event professionals and student staff to ensure high-quality, professional event execution

Event Logistics

Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, agenda planning, food and beverage, staffing, and day-of on-site coordination

Budget Management

Manage event budgets, track expenditures, and explore opportunities to maximize revenue from events and facility rentals by updating our pricing and vendor agreements annually to adjust for market conditions.

Marketing And Promotion

Develop marketing plans to attract external clients and secure business for campus facilities and by ensuring our marketing brochures and website are kept current.

Vendor And Stakeholder Relations

Manage relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring excellent service to clients and guests

Compliance

Ensure that all events comply with university policies, regulations, and legal requirements

Performance Evaluation

Review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of events, making recommendations for improvements

Types of Events Managed

Signature University Events

High-profile events such as graduations, public lectures, award ceremonies, and opening/open days

Internal Events

Events supporting various academic and non-academic initiatives and campus-wide activities

External Events

Weddings, conferences, workshops, athletic camps, and other events hosted by external organizations and marketed for campus use

Other duties as assigned,

Experience in event planning and management, often with a focus on large-scale, high-profile eventsStrong financial management and negotiation skillsExcellent leadership, communication, and customer service skillsAbility to manage multiple projects, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines