The Department of Conference Event Services provides support for all University and third-party day and overnight events taking place on campus, including space reservations, setup, catering, and tech service coordination, contracting, invoicing, and superb customer service. The department also assists with various auxiliary services such as the campus shuttle program, university event registrations, and the University vehicle rental program.

This position provides event management services for appx. 200 events annually, which includes:

Meets with potential clients, give tours, price quotes, and working with the client on how to best utilize facilities and services to meet their group’s needs Serves as a liaison between the event organizers and on-campus service providers regarding event logistics, and process all necessary paperwork for the service providersEnsures compliance with third party contracting and insurance requirements as well as the university and third-party event child protection clearance processes.Checks event set-ups prior to the start, and be on site to ensure success and resolve issues if necessary.Completes accurate and timely invoicing procedures following the event.Helps lead and mentor team of student employees

The Events Manager also assists with the support of the auxiliary services outlined above.

Coordinates all event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events; arranges logistics related to the facilities, speakers, technology, equipment, transportation, and personnel; and schedules all events. Manages marketing materials, event set ups, and event activities.

Coordinates all event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events; arranges logistics related to the facilities, speakers, technology, equipment, transportation, and personnel; and schedules all events. Manages marketing materials, event set ups, and event activities.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust possess exemplary public relation communication skills Ability to supervise and mentor student staff. Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of PC based software programsImpeccable track record of providing superior customer service