Advancement Events Lead – Flexible, High-Impact University

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an experienced Advancement Events and Operations Event Manager to oversee, plan, and execute events across Advancement and the University. You will work with Boards and senior leadership, manage budgets, vendors, venues, and digital tools for complex in-person and virtual events, including signature campus milestones.

This role requires four years of event planning experience, a bachelor's degree, and a flexible schedule with evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience in program planning and administration.
• Experience planning and implementing small to large-scale events.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs and work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Strategize constituent experiences, manage budgets, and organize planning processes.
• Coordinate vendor/venue relations and leadership involvement.
• Collaborate with university departments and advancement stakeholders.
• Lead and evaluate complex in-person and virtual events; report outcomes.

Skills

Program planning

Administration

Event planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an experienced Advancement Events and Operations Event Manager to oversee, plan, and execute events across Advancement and the University. You will work with Boards and senior leadership, manage budgets, vendors, venues, and digital tools for complex in-person and virtual events, including signature campus milestones.

This role requires four years of event planning experience, a bachelor's degree, and a flexible schedule with evenings and