Event Planning Management

Mon‑Fri 8am‑5pm
Some early mornings, nights or weekends as needed.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 55,000‑60,000

Close Date 07/31/2026

Event Planning Management:
Direct, manage, and supervise on‑site and/or virtual marketing events—including customer seminars, full‑scale conferences, virtual conferences, trade shows, webinars/webcasts, and other events. Oversee event planning and logistics, ensuring successful execution of event programs. Determine event budgets; research new event opportunities based on potential attendees, speaking opportunities, and other factors. Assess current software and tools, provide recommendations for enhancements, and develop event marketing strategies and communication plans.

Oversee the development of repeatable and scalable event processes, negotiate contracts with conference sites, hotels, and outside vendors, and review post‑event analysis, budget recaps, and feedback to improve future plans.

Direct and supervise on‑site and/or virtual marketing events; oversee planning, logistics, budgets, and tools; develop marketing strategies and communication plans; implement repeatable processes; negotiate contracts; review post‑event analysis and incorporate lessons learned; coordinate daily team activities; assist with management decisions.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) plus 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

• Experience managing and executing events in a higher education setting
• Experience communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using project management tools such as Trello
• Experience using Handshake

All employees must be eligible for background check and drug screening.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Contact:
University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 581‑2169. Email: employment