Assistant Director, Premier Alumni & VIP Events

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit bus pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant Director, University Events and Engagement to lead planning and execution of alumni and VIP events. You will coordinate with university-wide contacts, manage budgets, and oversee on-site logistics from concept to delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years of event planning experience, strong communication, and vendor management abilities. CMU offers extensive benefits and opportunities for growth within University Advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1–3 years of event planning experience.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple university-wide contacts.
• Strong budgeting, vendor management, and negotiations skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute university events from concept to delivery.
• Develop staffing plans and on-site management.
• Prepare event briefings for leadership and track budgets.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant Director, University Events and Engagement to lead planning and execution of alumni and VIP events. You will coordinate with university-wide contacts, manage budgets, and oversee on-site logistics from concept to delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years of event planning experience, strong communication, and vendor management abilities. CMU offers extensive benefits and opportunities for growth within University Advancement.