Event Manager

University of South Florida in; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as an Events Manager, responsible for planning and executing a variety of events on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. You'll lead high-profile events, manage budgets, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders while ensuring compliance and success in all aspects of event management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years of experience of relevant experience.
• Experience in managing high-profile events.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus-wide scheduling and implementations of events.
• Lead strategy and planning for high-profile events.
• Manage budgets and vendor contracts.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Event Manager (Finance)

This Events Manager is responsible for managing campus-wide scheduling, planning, and implementation of meetings, events, and conferences at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. The Events Manager leads strategy and planning for high-profile events and fosters partnerships with campus staff, faculty, technical services, student staff, facilities, public safety, and catering. Reporting to the Associate Director of Event Management, this position assists in planning all aspects of USF Sarasota-Manatee events, primarily on campus, with occasional off-site events. Nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to eight years.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
6 years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.

This position may require a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants can request reasonable accommodations during the application process by contacting the USF ADA Lead at [e-mail]. Requests should be made at least five working days in advance.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past decade, USF has rapidly risen in national rankings. With over 50,000 students across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors and is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees, USF offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement options, tuition assistance, and generous leave policies.

Learn more about working at USF: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

• Lead strategy and planning for high-profile events involving senior leadership and external partners.
• Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary event contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to event marketing and collaborate on visibility efforts.
• Create staffing plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents for major events.
• Finalize logistics independently and lead pre-event walk-throughs.
• Manage all activities related to events, including facilities, setup, and technology.