Halls & Events Manager - UAE Nationals Only

Ummahjobs; Ajman; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ummahjobs is seeking a Halls & Events Manager to oversee event planning and execution at the Sheikh Zayed Center and AU campus. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in event management, with a focus on academic environments. This role includes coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring smooth operations of university events.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply, and the position promises a vibrant work atmosphere with various responsibilities including the management of hospitality requests, event schedules, and departmental budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 5 years as events manager in an academic environment.
• Willingness to work beyond standard hours, including weekends.
• Excellent proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of all events at the Sheikh Zayed Center & AU campus.
• Manage staff and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for events.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for department needs.

Skills

Event Management

Budgeting

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management/Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event Management Software

Job description

# Halls & Events Manager - UAE Nationals OnlyAJMAN UNIVERSITY Full TimeUnited Arab EmiratesMid LevelShare:## Job Description**SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:**Oversee planning and execution of all events at the Sheikh Zayed Center & AU campus. This involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring that events run smoothly and meet their objectives. Also play a critical role in developing & maintain the SZC events calendar. Prepares, coordinates and implements all arrangements for all AU hospitality in assigned departments, colleges and offices. S/he manages & leases the SZC to external corporate clients.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sheikh Zayed Center, including but not limited to managing staff, ensuring the facility is properly maintained, and overseeing all programming and events.* Manage all events reservations, setup and makes appropriate arrangements upon approval by the Vice Chancellor for Communication and Community Affairs.* Maintain, establish, coordinates and approve all hospitalities requests for AU; coffee breaks, VIP’s hospitality and internal catering hospitalities.* Manage colleges, offices and external stakeholders all events at Sheikh Zayed Center.* Create office operation plan, personnel evaluation, and office KPIs.* Work cross-functionally with internal partners to align events strategy with AU objectives.* Manage and drive the set up and tear down process for each event.* Manage event execution timeline and plans ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines.* Cooperate with the Office of IT, arranges all technical services such as telephone lines, data ports and satellite hook-up & audio-visual equipment for needed for events.* Maintain and manage the Center's facilities, equipment, and resources as cleaning, security & set-up for all events.* Oversees & coordinates the oversight of all event activities which may include catering, security, parking services, guest services, etc...* Meet with office managers & college deans to forecast and setup yearly events calendar.* Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners.* Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues.* Prepare & approve all contracts/agreements with caterers/contract personnel and submit to office of procurement to issue LPO.* Ensures that the necessary agreements have been signed before each event takes place for external stakeholders.* Establishes and maintains price lists of room rentals, guest service fees, equipment rentals and technical services rentals for potential patrons.* Maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.* Act as the primary contact for the client events and coordinates various services and subsequent changes at AU.* Develop department policies for all pricing, discounts, rentals and catering.* Prepare annual budgets by providing data on equipment, supplies, staffing, and facilities maintenance needs for upcoming budget year.* Train, provide work direction, and oversees office support staff and/or event management staff.* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:*** A bachelor degree in one of the following: Hotel Management/Hospitality.* A minimum of 10 years of experience 5 as events manager within the academic environment.* Willingness and ability to work beyond standard hours, including some weekends.**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:** Excellent computer skills including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs preferred.* Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.* Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.* Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.* Knowledge of marketing and development strategies, techniques, processes, and available resources.* Ability to develop and implement comprehensive marketing goals, strategies, operation plans and KPI’s.**ORKING CONDITIONS:** Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.* No or very limited physical effort required.* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.**SUPERVISION:****Reports to:** Vice Chancellor for Communication and Community Affairs**Subordinates:*** Events Coordinator* Logistics Attendant* Hospitality Attendant### Apply for this roleApply on Company Website →Closes 31 December 2026