Campus Events Lead: Logistics & Programming

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Job summary

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an Event Manager to coordinate events across Purdue Memorial Union, Stewart Center, and outdoor campus venues. You will be the primary contact for entertainment and programming inquiries and work with campus and external partners to ensure smooth, memorable experiences for clients and guests.

Ideal candidates are organized, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities while building strong relationships with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with college coursework in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within hospitality in events, entertainment programming, or event sales.
• Consideration will be given to a candidate with relevant experience, in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in contracting, budgeting, marketing, audio visual equipment, Social Tables software, and EMS Scheduling Software.
• Skills: work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision-making, dependability.
• Additional competencies may include sales, contracting, marketing, attention to detail in planning, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds, utilizing teamwork in daily work activity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event logistics for campus programs and external events.
• Support event planning efforts within PMU and Stewart Center.
• Serve as primary contact for entertainment and programming inquiries.
• Collaborate with campus and external stakeholders to plan and execute successful events.
• Lead planning for traditional programming like PMU’s Birthday, Farmers Market, Holiday Tree Arrival and Summer Concert Series.

Skills

Work standards

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural relations

Decision making

Dependability

Sales experience

Marketing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Social Tables

EMS Scheduling

Audio Visual Equipment

Job description

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an Event Manager to coordinate events across Purdue Memorial Union, Stewart Center, and outdoor campus venues. You will be the primary contact for entertainment and programming inquiries and work with campus and external partners to ensure smooth, memorable experiences for clients and guests.

Ideal candidates are organized, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities while building strong relationships with diverse