Event Planner (Hybrid Position)

National Association for Catering and Events; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a creative and strategic events manager responsible for planning and oversight of various college events. This role involves managing scheduling, logistics, and event budgets, and requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Candidates must be prepared for a dynamic working schedule that varies throughout the academic year.

Benefits

Generous time off

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive health insurance options

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional event management experience.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee a portfolio of events including commencement and donor-related events.
• Manage scheduling, logistics, and budget for events.
• Market events to drive attendance.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics management

Budgeting

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. In your cover letter, please include a brief summary (with links, if possible, to information/images) of two recent events you produced that are similar to the types of events described below. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-45 minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. Additionally, samples of relevant work may be requested.

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks an engaging, creative, strategic events manager. Reporting to the assistant dean for advancement, ( our organizational chart ), you will have responsibility for the planning and oversight of a portfolio of events such as commencement and homecoming activities, local and regional alumni events, donor related events, food and hospitality logistics for architecture program reviews, and college social events such as the welcome picnic, becoming alumni barbecue, holiday party, etc.

This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected five days a week from mid-August to mid-November, at that point you may be eligible to move to a hybrid work schedule allowing two days a week of remote work. In person work is expected when an event is happening. Taubman College has a few offsite weeks throughout the academic year and an offsite period from mid-May to mid-August.

• Work closely with the faculty, staff, and others to conceive and execute high-level college events.
• Manage the scheduling, logistics and budget of assigned portfolio of events, including date, location and venue selection, invitations, menu planning, audio-visual accommodations and room set up.
• Manage submission of all required materials to allow alumni to receive continuing education credits when attending regional events produced by the college.
• Responsible for marketing and public relations surrounding events to drive attendance.
• Build and administer the overall events budget of your portfolio, execute reports and present data for informed event planning.
• Develop and use event feedback mechanisms, analyze data, and make recommendations for future events.
• Monitor event industry standards and stay current on university event policies and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records and reconcile expenses.
• Share information and provide secondary support to the lecture and symposium planner.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of professional event planning and event management experience.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required and travel locally and nationally as needed.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.

Please note:

• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.

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