College Events & Logistics Lead

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a College Events and Logistics Manager to coordinate college-wide events, facility use and logistics. You will serve as the lead project manager for major functions and be the primary contact for vendors, community partners and stakeholders.

The role requires directing event plans, timelines and budgets, ensuring top-tier guest experiences, accessibility and safety across North Campus and other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in event planning or related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience planning events from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of audiovisual and hybrid/virtual event technologies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage event budgets and records.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and event platforms like 25Live.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for major College events from planning to post-event assessment.
• Develop event plans, timelines, production schedules, run-of-show documents, budgets, staffing plans.
• Maintain College event planning standards and guest experience quality.
• Coordinate executive-level events with the President’s Office and College leadership, including speaker logistics and VIP arrangements.
• Manage event calendars and space utilization, coordinating with relevant offices.
• Support scheduling and space management system (25Live) coordination.
• Coordinate vendors, community partners and services such as catering, rentals, décor and transportation.
• Develop, monitor and manage event budgets and records.
• Coordinate Foundation-related events and donor/community functions.
• Collaborate with Events, Marketing and Communications on logistics, staffing, technical production and promotions.
• Coordinate guest experience, accessibility, safety and emergency planning with departments.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Event technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

25Live

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a College Events and Logistics Manager to coordinate college-wide events, facility use and logistics. You will serve as the lead project manager for major functions and be the primary contact for vendors, community partners and stakeholders.

The role requires directing event plans, timelines and budgets, ensuring top-tier guest experiences, accessibility and safety across North Campus and other locations.