Assistant Manager - Events

VIT; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT in Chennai seeks an Assistant Manager Events to coordinate entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and startup ecosystem events at the university-based Startup Incubation Center. The candidate will work with startups, students, faculty, mentors, industry partners, investors and external stakeholders to deliver impactful events.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in event/program management with excellent communication and coordination skills and a startup-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified in the qualifications section.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in event management, program coordination, community engagement, entrepreneurship/innovation programs, or a similar role.
• Experience in a university, incubator, startup ecosystem, technology organization, or educational institution is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and startup ecosystem events.
• Collaborate with startups, students, faculty, mentors, industry partners, investors and external stakeholders.
• Deliver impactful events and programs that foster entrepreneurship and innovation.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Multitasking

Startup mindset

Team coordination

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Assistant Manager Events to coordinate and execute entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and startup ecosystem events at our University-based Startup Incubation Center. The candidate will work closely with startups, students, faculty, mentors, industry partners, investors, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful events and programs. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in event/program management, excellent communication and coordination skills, and a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in event management, program coordination, community engagement, entrepreneurship/innovation programs, or a similar role.
• Experience in a university, incubator, startup ecosystem, technology organization, or educational institution will be an advantage.

Key Skills

• Excellent event planning and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder and vendor management.
• Budget and logistics coordination.
• Digital and social media awareness.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and event management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities under deadlines.
• A proactive, energetic, and startup-oriented mindset.