Meeting & Events Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled, creative, and self-driven manager to lead the coordination of a diverse portfolio of events and activities. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, executing, and delivering of conferences, webinars, workshops, receptions, and other key events, ensuring seamless execution and a high-quality standard across all initiatives. As a critical member of the UIDP team, the Manager will be responsible for driving strategic planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing leadership throughout the event lifecycle.

This role presents the opportunity to engage with industry-leading innovation companies and top-tier research universities, allowing the Manager to make a significant impact while gaining valuable exposure to cutting‑edge developments in both the corporate and academic sectors. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional passionate about high-level event management and a proven track record of leading successful, large‑scale initiatives.

• General logistics management
• Create, update, and maintain current processes and documents
• Professional and positive communication with event hosts, speakers, and staff
• Update conference and workshop agendas
• Create and maintain event registrations using AMS, Cvent, and Smartsheet
• Collect and report registration data across multiple events
• Accurately communicate logistics details to event attendees
• Manage attendee lists and other registration materials
• Monitor registrations and troubleshoot problems throughout
• Respond to general email/phone inquiries about UIDP events
• Provide on‑site support at events to include registration management, as needed
• Propose new ideas to improve the experience for our members and other attendees
• Create online invitations and track responses

• Maintain spreadsheets, event timelines, and task lists in Smartsheet.
• Create and maintain event webpages via Word Press and Cvent
• Create surveys, collect responses, and communicate results to staff and event hosts

• Assist with event‑related content creation for promotional email blasts using Cvent.
• Maintain accurate email lists for each event

Other Duties as Assigned:
This position may be responsible for a variety of additional tasks to support the effective operation of the organization. These may include general administrative functions, clerical support, document preparation, data entry, scheduling assistance, meeting coordination, filing, supply management, and other office‑related activities. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs, and flexibility and a collaborative approach are essential.

You thrive in dynamic environments and are highly adaptable to changes in direction or circumstances. With an innate ability to adjust your focus and reallocate resources as priorities shift, you remain agile and efficient under pressure. Your eagerness to continuously learn and master new tools, technologies, and methodologies allows you to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional results. You approach your work with diligence, strategic thinking, and efficiency, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering on expectations with minimal supervision.

Your commitment to supporting the team is evident in your proactive approach, whether handling tasks independently or collaborating seamlessly with others. You take great pride in maintaining exceptional organizational standards, ensuring that every detail is accounted for and that all project milestones are met on time. Above all, you are passionate about contributing to a team that creates outstanding events and products, playing an essential role in advancing the partnership’s mission and goals.

Your dedication and attention to quality make you an invaluable asset to the team.

Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

3-5 years of managerial experience in…