Senior Event Planner; Salt Lake , Utah

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade:
Professional 308 Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $

As a senior event planner, you will be a member of the University Events team which plans and executes large events for students and staff, as well as providing logistical expertise and support for events across the university. This is an ideal position for someone who thrives on working with other people, thinks creatively, likes to be engaged in multiple things at once, and enjoys the excitement of live productions.

You will be part of a collaborative team with high levels of trust and autonomy. You can expect to lead assigned large events (500-1500 attendees) and provide coaching and support to less-experienced event planners who are becoming subject matter experts in various aspects of event planning or overseeing smaller event types. You will know you are succeeding in your role by your ability to work within budgets and timelines, meet event objectives, and help professionally develop your teammates.

• Initiate and lead meetings with stakeholders to guide the development of effective practices for planning and executing productions, meetings, and events, including production meetings, technical rehearsals, and show runs.
• Procure and coordinate vendor production services. Negotiate vendor contracts to minimize liability and risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Serve as a member of an events team and contribute in a wide variety of functional areas including decisions around budget allocation, and a hands-on approach to managing technical, design and logistical elements.
• Manage any in-house technicians and event specific contractors on Live Events and ensure that adequate and appropriate technical support is provided in advance, during and following events.
• Assess the technical requirements of future events to ensure compatibility with the venues and to determine potential costs.
• May serve as project leader on smaller scale events, coordinating teams that plan, implement, and manage all aspects of events or manage program elements of larger scale events.
• May be required to participate in site visits to inspect the venue and event facilities.
• Ensure that events are run in line with regulations pertaining to the Premises License. To liaise with licensing, safety and emergency services officials as required. To obtain special permissions where required (pyro’s, lasers, radio mic licenses etc.)
• Responsible for managing and reconciling various event calendars.
• Responsible for pre-event setups and post-event evaluations and budgets.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Demonstrated success managing event production teams and planning, developing budgets, and meeting budget goals.
• Excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple projects.
• Ability to work…