Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute assigned events supporting university partner programs, including conferences, graduate fairs, partner-hosted events, webinars, and recruitment initiatives
• Own event timelines, task lists, and deliverables aligned to program and enrollment goals
• Make day-to-day execution decisions within defined scope, budget, and guidelines
• Proactively identify risks or gaps and resolve execution issues as they arise
• Coordinate all event logistics including registration, materials, shipping, travel support, and on-site needs
• Manage vendor communications related to venues, catering, A/V, and event services
• Ensure all logistics are confirmed, documented, and executed accurately
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned events
• Lead on-site execution for assigned events, including setup, registration, coordination, and breakdown
• Serve as a point of contact for university partners, vendors, and internal teams during events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in event marketing, marketing coordination, or project coordination roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage event execution independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within defined objectives and guidelines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site event execution
• Familiarity with project management tools and basic budget tracking preferred