Event Manager

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. The Event Manager is responsible for helping plan events that are successful, comply with University and City rules, and are engaging and inclusive for all participants. Responsibilities include assisting with space reservations, ensuring adequate event resources, crafting event diagrams, maintaining communication with campus partners related to event details, verifying event setups, and staffing events. Additionally, this position is responsible for helping manage the utilization of campus spaces and the day-to-day functionality of the campus space scheduling system, 25Live, including providing regular training sessions to campus partners on how to use the system. Required Qualifications • Minimum 4 years event planning experience, with increasing responsibilities (including leadership role in coordinating) • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, in both print and digital media • Strong commitment to teamwork and service • Position requires schedule flexibility, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays • Proven experience managing multiple priorities and changing timelines • Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse groups and individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the University • Proven skills to organize, coordinate and execute logistics for scheduling, meetings and special events, including facilities, media services and catering • Basic accounting skills to complete basic financial forms and reconcile expense reports • Strong written communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct business correspondence, including solid editing and proofreading skills • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to formulate and communicate logical conclusions and recommendations • Time management and organizational skills.