Assistant Director, Special Events
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Management
Education Administration, Administrative Management -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Position
Job Title:
Assistant Director, Special Events (Posting Number: S14260P). Department: DAR-Office of Special Events.
Location:
Athens, GA.
Employment Type:
Full Time.
Work Schedule:
8:00am-5:00pm;
Willing and able to work evenings or weekends as necessary. Pay:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Proposed Starting Date: 04/01/2026. Closing Date: 02/27/2026.
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Executive Director and Director with providing management, leadership, and guidance within the Office of Special Events. Coupled with the position holding autonomous responsibility for the strategic development, coordination, and facilitation of distinct events assigned particularly to the incumbent, the position advises and counsels other Event Managers within the department with event protocol, development, and facilitation from conception through implementation.
Additionally, this position staffs the UGA President at events as well as leads committee meetings with units across campus. Performance of this position impacts relationships between UGA, event attendees, and UGA donors.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications- At least 8 years of experience in coordinating institutional, presidential, or high‑level events.
- Progressively responsible experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
- Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.
- Working knowledge of UGA policies and procedures and/ or UGA Foundation policies and procedures a plus.
- This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
Strategic development, coordination, and facilitation of distinct high‑level complex institutional events. This includes autonomy in making final decisions regarding budget, venues, vendors, programming, and all event logistics, including completing contracts. The position works with various university units and requires extreme attention to detail.
- Coordinate and facilitate events hosted by the President and other Senior Administration both locally and nationally.
- Conduct briefings with the President and other university officials.
- Staff the President at events on and off campus.
- Lead planning committees bringing together units from across campus.
Serve as part of the office leadership team.
- Train and advise Event Managers and administrative staff.
- Manage event timelines and templates used by entire unit for event production and schedules.
- In coordination with office leadership, manage the quality control of items produced by administrative staff, student staff, and vendors that represent events and the University.
- Manage operational and maintenance needs at the Wray‑Nicholson House for presidential events.
- Create and maintain policies, procedures, and an operations and usage manual for the Wray‑Nicholson House.
- Assist in communicating with the staff at Wray‑Nicholson regarding operations, maintenance, and work schedule.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and other staff…
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