Campus Event Manager — Academic Programs

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Event Manager in Milwaukee, WI. The role leads planning and execution of College of Business events, manages budgets and vendor relationships, and coordinates with Marketing and Dean's Office staff.

Responsibilities include calendar management, post-event surveys, and ensuring events reach targeted audiences across committees and external partners. Some early morning or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in events or similar.
• Experience coordinating multiple events with tight deadlines.
• Experience with budgets, vendors, and on-site management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Lubar College events from start to finish.
• Manage budgets, allocations and reconciliations; prepare reports.
• Coordinate room reservations, catering, AV, and speaker contracts.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues, marketing staff and external partners.

Skills

Budget management

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Asana

WordPress

Emma

Job description

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Event Manager in Milwaukee, WI. The role leads planning and execution of College of Business events, manages budgets and vendor relationships, and coordinates with Marketing and Dean's Office staff.

Responsibilities include calendar management, post-event surveys, and ensuring events reach targeted audiences across committees and external partners. Some early morning or weekend work may be required.