Assistant Director for Event Services

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking an Assistant Director for Event Services to lead planning and execution of large, complex events within Campus Reservations Events CRE and beyond. The role designs and delivers event planning workshops, trains Student Event Coordinators, and updates CRE’s digital presence.

The position handles marketing and digital media management, coordinates with campus partners, and ensures high-quality experiences for clients and guests while exploring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage large events.
• Experience supporting student staff and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements event planning workshops and trainings.
• Supervises student staff and assists in training.
• Maintains CRE website updates and social media.
• Plans and coordinates events with clients to deliver quality experiences.
• Collaborates with campus partners to reduce costs and maximize venue usage.

Skills

Event planning

Student supervision

Digital media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director for Event Services

Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Works independently on the Event Services team in Campus Reservations Events CRE as an event coordinator for large complex and high profile events occurring in CRE spaces and beyond designs and implements event planning workshops and Student Event Coordinator trainings manages CRE social media platforms and performs regular website updates Other duties as assigned

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% - Event Planning Training: Designs and implements various event planning workshops throughout the year in order to educate the university and community on the event planning process. This includes presenting to student organizations, campus partners and others as requested.
• 10% - Student Supervision: Actively contributing to the hiring, training, evaluation and supervision of student staff members. Assists in creating, implementing and managing a training model that ensures that all student staff members are appropriately prepared to be successful in their assigned roles which may include client meetings, professional correspondence with vendors and exceptional customer service.
• 5% - Departmental: Meets regularly with supervisor, attends staff meetings and participates in departmental and University-wide committees. Supports Campus Reservations and Events efforts to impact students. Clemson experience personally and professionally by providing engaged learning opportunities where students can develop and articulate their leadership and transferable skills.
• 30% - Marketing and Digital Media Management: Works autonomously as the staff liaison for Campus Reservations and Events' website updates; communicates with Student Affairs Creative Services to ensure updates and changes are made to align with the division/ University expectations and policies. Ensures all CRE social media platforms are up-to-date and regularly utilized to highlight events taking place and communicate departmental updates.
• 45% - Event Planning: Works independently as an Event coordinator and as a member of the Event Services team in Campus Reservations and Events to plan and coordinate various events as assigned. Maintains open communication with CRE staff and other campus partners to provide services that result in quality experiences for affiliated and non-affiliated clients and guests. Works with clients to determine needs in order to develop cost worksheet estimates. Seeks ways to reduce costs, provide creative solutions to increase usage of CRE venues, while providing excellent service and results.

JOB CODE:

AH35

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 15%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 5%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 10%
• Walk or move about: 15%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to heat or cold: 10%
• Overnight travel: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$45,300 - $47,940

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 18, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.