Assistant Director, Campus Events: Lead & Budget

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director, Event Management, to lead planning and execution of events in the CSL Student Centers portfolio, including Reynolds Club, Mandel Hall, Bartlett Hall, and other University locations. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and maintain vendor relationships to deliver successful events.

The role requires collaboration with diverse campus groups, adherence to policies, and flexible scheduling (10:00am–6:30pm Tue–Sat during the academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in events management and billing.
• Experience with financial administration and billing.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes events for diverse clients within Reynolds Club, Mandel Hall, Bartlett Hall, and other locations.
• Staff events, coordinates client needs on-site, and ensures excellent customer service.
• Manages event budgets and billing policies, and monitors scheduling and invoicing.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and campus departments supporting events.
• Ensures adherence to University policies and continuously seeks process improvements.

Skills

EMS software

Social Tables

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director, Event Management, to lead planning and execution of events in the CSL Student Centers portfolio, including Reynolds Club, Mandel Hall, Bartlett Hall, and other University locations. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and maintain vendor relationships to deliver successful events.

The role requires collaboration with diverse campus groups, adherence to policies, and flexible scheduling (10:00am–6:30pm Tue–Sat during the academic