Events Manager

Brandeis University seeks to hire an Events Manager that is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of University events. The role includes supporting institutional events that are a high priority for the campus community. The event manager will also play an integral role in supporting Brandeis department events. This person will also work to market, recruit and execute external events such as corporate meetings, summer conferencing, and other non internal Brandeisian events.

The ideal candidate has experience with planning events in a university setting, fosters strong and collaborative working relationships and is able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Coordinates Brandeis affiliated events and signature annual programming as assigned 40%.
• Plans, organizes and manages a variety of administrative, staff support and planning activities for events, e.g., budgets, speakers, facilities, technology, equipment, logistical requirements and other event related issues. 30%
• Participates in evaluating budgets and contractual provisions to determine requirements for space, location, technology, equipment, accommodations, catering and on-site management. 20%
• Provides ongoing assessment of processes related to planning events 5%
• Other duties as assigned 5%

The max budget for the position is $69k.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience; academic setting preferred.
• Diplomacy, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative nature are all essential
• Highly proficient with Excel, Word and Shared document including G-suite application
• Ability to guide and consult on best event practices
• Acute attention to detail and extremely organized
• Preferred knowledge in 25live reservation system

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall.

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