Halls & Events Manager - UAE Nationals

Position: Halls & Events Manager - UAE Nationals Only
# Halls & Events Manager - UAE Nationals OnlyAJMAN UNIVERSITY Full Time United Arab Emirates Mid Level Share:##

Job Description
** SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
** Oversee planning and execution of all events at the Sheikh Zayed Center & AU campus. This involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring that events run smoothly and meet their objectives. Also play a critical role in developing & maintain the SZC events calendar. Prepares, coordinates and implements all arrangements for all AU hospitality in assigned departments, colleges and offices.  

S/he manages & leases the SZC to external corporate clients.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sheikh Zayed Center, including but not limited to managing staff, ensuring the facility is properly maintained, and overseeing all programming and events.
* Manage all events reservations, setup and makes appropriate arrangements upon approval by the Vice Chancellor for Communication and Community Affairs.
* Maintain, establish, coordinates and approve all hospitalities requests for AU; coffee breaks, VIP’s hospitality and internal catering hospitalities.
* Manage colleges, offices and external stakeholders all events at Sheikh Zayed Center.
* Create office operation plan, personnel evaluation, and office KPIs.
* Work cross-functionally with internal partners to align events strategy with AU objectives.
* Manage and drive the set up and tear down process for each event.
* Manage event execution timeline and plans ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines.
* Cooperate with the Office of IT, arranges all technical services such as telephone lines, data ports and satellite hook-up & audio-visual equipment for needed for events.
* Maintain and manage the Center's facilities, equipment, and resources as  cleaning, security & set-up for all events.
* Oversees & coordinates the oversight of all event activities which may include catering, security, parking services, guest services, etc...
* Meet with office managers & college deans to forecast and setup yearly events calendar.
* Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.
* Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues.
* Prepare & approve all contracts/agreements with caterers/contract personnel and submit to office of procurement to issue LPO.
* Ensures that the necessary agreements have been signed before each event takes place for external stakeholders.
* Establishes and maintains price lists of room rentals, guest service fees, equipment rentals and technical services rentals for potential patrons.
* Maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
* Act as the primary contact for the client events and coordinates various services and subsequent changes at AU.
* Develop department policies for all pricing, discounts, rentals and catering.
* Prepare annual budgets by providing data on equipment, supplies, staffing, and facilities maintenance needs for upcoming budget year.
* Train, provide work direction, and oversees office support staff and/or event management staff.
* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE:

*** A bachelor degree in one of the following:
Hotel Management/Hospitality.
* A minimum of 10 years of experience 5 as events manager within the academic environment.
* Willingness and ability to work beyond standard hours, including some weekends.
** KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

** Excellent computer skills including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs preferred.
* Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
* Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.
* Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
* Knowledge of marketing and development strategies, techniques, processes, and available resources.
* Ability to develop and implement comprehensive marketing goals, strategies, operation plans and KPI’s.
** ORKING

CONDITIONS:

** Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
* No or very limited physical effort required.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
** SUPERVISION:
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* Reports to:

** Vice Chancellor for Communication and Community Affairs
** Subordinates:
*** Events Coordinator
* Logistics Attendant
* Hospitality Attendant### Apply for this role Apply on Company Website →Closes 31 December 2026
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