June 20, 2026

Training Event Planner; R26-34

The Research Foundation for SUNY, University at Albany, Professional Development Program Albany, New York

Duties include, but are not limited to:Planning and executing a variety of in-person and online/virtual adult education and training events and programs (e.g., trainings, conferences, meetings, forums, retreats, webinars, self‑paced online materials), including all phases of event planning, logistics, and project support.Serving as an event planning specialist, including assessing event needs, interpreting/using event evaluation data, using best practices and industry standards in the event planning/coordination field, developing event work plans, providing on‑site support for in‑person events, moderating/delivering live and recorded online/virtual events, and assisting the onboarding of project staff.Identifying suitable event venues, accommodations/room blocks, equipment, caterers, vendors, consultants/subcontractors, and travel plans, and making arrangements within event and project parameters.Negotiating and processing contracts with event venues and other project‑related vendors.Processing payment requests and monitoring budgets and fiscal reports.Developing, reviewing, proofreading, and preparing correspondence, procedures, reports, proposals, budgets, project management plans, work agreements with vendors and consultants/subcontractors, event/training materials, and other project‑related documents.Maintaining records, including event/logistical files, correspondence, databases, registration, and learning management system.Serving as liaison to project sponsors, trainees, and other stakeholders.Conducting trainee registrations and completing other project support tasks as needed.SPECIAL NOTESEmployment is with The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University ary is expected to be $62,000 - $64,000 (annual). Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work‑related references. Those selected for a final interview will be expected to complete an event planning assignment and present their assignment outcome/project to the search committee. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will be open until it is filled.

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