Director - Events

Shree Chanakya Education Society; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

INDIRA UNIVERSITY in Pune is seeking a Director of Events to lead the planning and execution of university events, ensuring professional, impactful, and seamless experiences aligned with institutional objectives and brand. You will oversee annual calendars, conferences, convocations, cultural and VIP events, manage budgets and vendors, and coordinate with leadership, faculty, students, and external partners.

The role requires 10+ years of event management experience and leadership ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the annual events calendar, conferences, convocations, cultural, VIP, and institutional events.
• Manage budgets, vendors, logistics, hospitality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with leadership, faculty, students, and external stakeholders.
• Lead the events team and drive innovative, technology-enabled execution.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Event Management or related field

Job description

INDIRA UNIVERSITY

Designation: Director Events

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Management, or related field.

Experience

10+ years in event management, preferably in a university, education, corporate, or institutional environment, with proven experience managing large-scale events.

Role Summary

Lead the planning and execution of university events, ensuring professional, impactful, and seamless experiences aligned with institutional objectives and brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the annual events calendar, conferences, convocations, cultural, VIP, and institutional events.
• Manage budgets, vendors, logistics, hospitality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with leadership, faculty, students, and external stakeholders.
• Lead the events team and drive innovative, technology-enabled execution.

Key Skills

Event planning, project management, budgeting, negotiation, stakeholder management, leadership, communication, creativity, and crisis management.

Salary

– upto Rs 1.5 lakhs per month (Gross)