Event Manager

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

Administrative Operations | West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue Conferences and Event Design (PCED) is seeking a Event Manager to join the team within the Purdue Memorial Union. PCED coordinates the scheduling and management of more than 200 spaces across the Purdue Memorial Union, Stewart Center, and outdoor campus venues.

In this role, you will serve as a primary contact for Purdue Memorial Union's entertainment and programming events and departmental event inquiries while partnering with campus and external stakeholders to plan and execute successful events. Responsibilities include overseeing event logistics, supporting event planning efforts within PMU and Stewart Center, and helping ensure a seamless experience for clients and guests. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and skilled at managing multiple priorities while building strong relationships with a diverse group of partners. If you enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to memorable campus events, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Purdue University.

This position leads the planning of some exciting traditional programing that includes but not limited to PMU’s Birthday, Purdue Farmers Market, PMU’s Holiday Tree Arrival and Summer Concert Series.

For consideration with this position you must upload a cover letter.

About Us

Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.

Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus. Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Experience in contracting, budgeting, marketing, audio visual equipment, Social Tables software, and EMS Scheduling Software

Skills Required:

• Required competencies for this position are work standards and productivity, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations, decision-making, and dependability


• Additional required 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

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position


• A background check will be required for employment in this position


• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)


• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

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