Event Coordinator

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU); Sonipat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is seeking an energetic Event Management professional to join the Office of Events & Conference Services.

You will plan, coordinate and execute events across the JGU campus, from conferences and academic events to institutional ceremonies, student engagements, corporate events and special occasions. From end-to-end planning to on-ground execution, you will work with stakeholders, vendors and production teams to deliver high-quality experiences for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Event Management or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant event management experience.
• Experience in a university is NOT mandatory; diverse industry backgrounds welcome.
• Experience handling large-scale or high-profile events preferred.
• Strong on-ground execution capability and problem-solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end events on campus, from conceptualisation to closure.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, faculty, students, leadership teams and external partners.
• Coordinate with vendors, production teams, caterers, photographers, technical teams and other service providers.
• Be present on-ground during events and ensure smooth, seamless execution.
• Prepare event schedules, checklists, run-of-show documents and post-event reports.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve last-minute issues with calmness, creativity and speed.
• Ensure that events meet JGU's standards of quality, professionalism and guest experience.
• Support multiple events simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Contribute ideas for creating innovative, engaging and high-quality event experiences at the University.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communicator

Hands-on problem-solving

Detail-oriented

On-ground execution

Vendor management

Stakeholder coordination

Event planning

Education

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

Job description

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is looking for an energetic, creative, and highly organised Event Management professional to join our Office of Events & Conference Services.

As part of the Events team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing events across the JGU campus. From conferences and academic events to institutional ceremonies, student engagements, corporate events and special occasions, you will play a hands-on role in bringing every event to life.

• Plan and execute end-to-end events on campus, from conceptualisation to closure.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, faculty, students, leadership teams and external partners.
• Coordinate with vendors, production teams, caterers, photographers, technical teams and other service providers.
• Be present on-ground during events and ensure smooth, seamless execution.
• Prepare event schedules, checklists, run-of-show documents and post-event reports.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve last-minute issues with calmness, creativity and speed.
• Ensure that events meet JGU's standards of quality, professionalism and guest experience.
• Support multiple events simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Contribute ideas for creating innovative, engaging and high-quality event experiences at the University.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and excellent at managing multiple moving parts.
• A strong communicator who can confidently coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Hands-on and solution-oriented - someone who doesn't wait for problems to be solved.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong eye for presentation and execution.
• Comfortable being on-ground and actively involved in event execution.
• Someone who enjoys working with people and has the confidence to manage vendors and external partners.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in event management, conferences, hospitality, MICE, experiential marketing, corporate events, weddings, exhibitions, institutional events or related fields.
• Experience in a university is NOT mandatory. We welcome professionals from diverse industries who have strong event execution experience.
• Candidates with experience managing large-scale or high-profile events will be preferred.

At JGU, no two events are the same. You will work in an environment where ideas meet execution, interact with diverse stakeholders, and have the opportunity to create experiences for students, faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and distinguished guests.