Campus Event Manager — Part-Time, Evening & Weekend

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver's Conference & Event Services (CES) department seeks an Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events for external clients, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Event Operations, you will manage logistics, venue scheduling, contracts, and on-site oversight, collaborating with campus service providers and external vendors to deliver successful experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–2 years of related event planning, coordination, or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events (conferences, meetings, receptions, graduations, and other campus activities).
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the planning process, including site tours and ongoing communication.
• Manage bookings, venue scheduling, contracts, and payment collection using event management systems (Momentus EBMS and 25Live).
• Coordinate event logistics (room assignments, AV, catering, signage, parking, security, custodial).
• Coordinate with campus departments, service providers, and external vendors to ensure successful execution.
• Provide on-site event oversight and supervise service providers, staff, contractors, and student workers.
• Monitor activities, troubleshoot issues, and adapt to changing client or operational needs.
• Support conference operations and departmental administrative activities (documentation, coordination with providers, communications).
• Perform additional duties to support departmental operations and events.

Skills

Event planning

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Momentus (EBMS)

25Live

Job description

The University of Denver's Conference & Event Services (CES) department seeks an Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events for external clients, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Event Operations, you will manage logistics, venue scheduling, contracts, and on-site oversight, collaborating with campus service providers and external vendors to deliver successful experiences.