Manager, Conferences and Events

The Conferences and Event Manager has an essential role in the Conferences and Events office. The Conferences and Event Manager is responsible for interfacing with potential clients, providing registration services, creating room assignments, and acting as the primary point of contact for a select number of summer conference groups. Summer Residential Operations & Logistical support • Support all aspects related to summer residential housing operation, space and dining • Work with Managers to pull room keys and access cards for summer housing assignments • Maintain ongoing customer support for any group or guest issues as they arise, troubleshoot as necessary • Manage student teams assigned to summer conference housing as needed • Support assignments, check-in and check-out of summer guests • Arrange parking for visiting guests and summer conference groups • Coordinate dining and catering services -collect dining contracts, dietary restrictions, dining meeting times and capacities from all conference groups • Help ensure that the Vanderbilt Protection of Minors policy is being observed by all visiting guests utilizing facilities on campus • Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers is necessary. At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis.