Event & Conference Operations Manager

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU’s Conference and Event Services in Los Angeles seeks a Conference and Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee campus conferences and events. You will supervise student staff, manage housing, dining, and facility coordination, and ensure seamless execution on site.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of event planning experience, strong communication, budgeting, and contract skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AV equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in event and conference planning and scheduling that involved coordinating facilities and auxiliary services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and housing/dining/space logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of assigned conferences and events.
• Meet with clients to determine event needs and provide guidance on contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate communications between campus departments and external vendors; schedule services and rentals.
• Prepare layouts, setup requirements, and documentation; supervise student staff on-site.
• Manage annual budgets for conferences and ensure revenue targets and expenses are tracked.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Contract writing

Microsoft Office

A/V equipment use

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

A/V equipment

Job description

LMU’s Conference and Event Services in Los Angeles seeks a Conference and Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee campus conferences and events. You will supervise student staff, manage housing, dining, and facility coordination, and ensure seamless execution on site.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of event planning experience, strong communication, budgeting, and contract skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AV equipment.