Director of Event Planning — Flexible Hours & Weekends

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Director, Event Planning to lead the Special Events department, overseeing facility setup and execution of campus-wide events with a focus on client satisfaction and revenue goals.

The role requires extensive event planning experience, budget oversight, and strong leadership, coordination with dining services and vendors, and compliance with contractual standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; significant related experience may substitute
• Six years of related hospitality/event planning experience
• CMP designation or equivalent required
• Experience in conference center/event planning for a $2M+ venue preferred
• Certificate in event planning for meetings/conferences or equivalent preferred
• Strong budgeting, vendor management, and contract compliance skills

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages day-to-day operations of the Special Events department
• Oversees facility setup, catering, IT, janitorial, and staffing for events
• Maintains client relationships from inquiry through post-event follow-up
• Develops, produces, and reviews banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Manages budgets and ensures revenue targets and cost controls
• Coordinates with dining services and vendors to meet client expectations
• Ensures contract compliance, scheduling, and timely billing/collections
• Provides leadership and training to staff and student workers
• Ensures safety, insurance, and regulatory compliance
• Works with Marketing to promote events and campus facilities

Skills

Event planning

Client relations

Budget management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Six years of related experience in hospitality management / event planning

Conference center management or event planning experience in a $2M+ venue

Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation or equivalent

Certificate in event planning for meetings and conferences or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cuyahoga Community College seeks a Director, Event Planning to lead the Special Events department, overseeing facility setup and execution of campus-wide events with a focus on client satisfaction and revenue goals.

The role requires extensive event planning experience, budget oversight, and strong leadership, coordination with dining services and vendors, and compliance with contractual standards.