Campus Event Operations Manager

Loyola Marymount University; West Chester (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a Conference and Event Services professional to plan, manage, and coordinate university conferences and events. You will work with clients to determine needs, explain policies, and ensure on-site execution with student staff and LMU personnel.

The role requires strong communication, budget oversight, and the ability to coordinate multiple departments to deliver successful events across LMU facilities.

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in event and conference planning and scheduling.
• Strong organization, budget and contract writing skills.
• Proven communication and coordination abilities across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate a wide range of conferences and events.
• Meet with clients to determine event needs and explain contracts and policies.
• Coordinate deadlines, floor plans, insurance, and other event details.
• Ensure seamless communication between supporting departments.
• Schedule contracted services and equipment, and prepare setup instructions.
• Oversee on-site event execution through staff and faculty.
• Advise and coordinate for LMU community members on campus events.
• Develop materials supporting the department, including contracts and brochures.
• Maintain records and update web-based information and files.
• Supervise housing, dining, and facility coordination for conferences.
• Manage annual conference budgets and revenue projections.
• Create and oversee event registration for sponsored events.

Skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

A/V equipment

Job description

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a Conference and Event Services professional to plan, manage, and coordinate university conferences and events. You will work with clients to determine needs, explain policies, and ensure on-site execution with student staff and LMU personnel.

The role requires strong communication, budget oversight, and the ability to coordinate multiple departments to deliver successful events across LMU facilities.