Event Manager

K.R. Mangalam University; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

K.R. Mangalam University invites an energetic Event Manager to build student communities, manage clubs, and organise university events, while generating sponsorships and promoting activities via social media.

The role requires leadership to develop student leaders, coordinate with vendors, and deliver high-impact cultural, sports and academic events with on-time execution and measured engagement.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in event management and student engagement.
• Strong skills in building student communities and networking.
• Proven track record in sponsorship acquisition and vendor management.
• Understanding of Instagram, Reels, social media campaigns and influencer marketing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage student communities, clubs and societies across activities.
• Develop and manage student leaders, volunteers and ambassadors.
• Conceptualise and execute cultural, entertainment, academic, sports and inter-university events.
• Own events from planning to execution and post-event activities.
• Prepare sponsorship proposals and negotiate commercial arrangements.
• Develop social-media campaigns and maximise event reach.

Skills

Student community building

Networking

Sponsorship acquisition

Influencer marketing

Social media campaigns

Communication and negotiation

Event execution

Job description

Reporting To: Dean Student Welfare / Director – Student Engagement

Job Purpose

We are looking for an energetic and creative Event Manager to build student communities, manage student-led clubs, organise university events, generate sponsorships and promote events through social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage student communities, clubs and societies across music, dance, sports, entrepreneurship, gaming, culture, technology, etc.
• Develop and manage student leaders, volunteers and ambassadors to increase participation in university activities.
• Conceptualise and execute cultural, entertainment, academic, sports and inter-university events.
• Take complete ownership of events from planning to execution and post-event activities.
• Identify and secure event sponsorships and brand partnerships.
• Prepare sponsorship proposals, approach potential sponsors and negotiate commercial arrangements.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate with vendors and ensure events are delivered within budget and on time.
• Develop and execute social-media campaigns for events, including Reels, Stories, teasers, countdowns, influencer/student promotions and post-event content.
• Coordinate with the Digital Marketing, Creative, Photography and Video teams to maximise event reach and engagement.
• Build relationships with other colleges, student communities, influencers and youth organisations to increase external participation.
• Prepare post-event reports covering attendance, social-media reach, sponsorship, expenditure and student feedback.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number and engagement of active student clubs/communities
• Student participation and attendance at events
• Number of successful events organised
• Sponsorship revenue generated
• Events delivered within approved budget
• Social-media reach and engagement generated from events
• Inter-university participation
• Student satisfaction

Ideal Candidate

• 4–8 years of experience in event management, student engagement, experiential marketing or youth marketing
• Strong student/community-building and networking skills
• Proven experience in sponsorship acquisition and vendor management
• Strong understanding of Instagram, Reels, social-media campaigns and influencer marketing
• Excellent communication, negotiation and execution skills
• Highly energetic, creative and comfortable working with students and large events
• Willing to work evenings/weekends when required for events

Key requirement: We are looking for someone who can build the student community, bring sponsors, execute the event and create social-media buzz around it—not merely coordinate vendors.