Events & Conference Ops Lead for New Student Experience

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

La Salle University in Philadelphia seeks a Manager of Event and Conference Operations and New Student Experience to lead campus-wide event operations, conference services, and transition programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, budgeting, and program assessment to ensure welcoming, high-quality experiences for students and families.

The manager will oversee New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, and First Five Weeks, driving continuous improvement, scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years in higher education, event operations, or transition programs with complex events.
• Strong project planning, budget monitoring, resource coordination, and assessment skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, handle competing priorities, and operate independently in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to student development, belonging, and Lasallian values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day campus-wide event and conference operations, ensuring consistent delivery and service standards.
• Coordinate consultation for event design, logistics, space, hospitality, staffing, and operational planning.
• Partner with Facilities, Public Safety, Dining, IT, Marketing, and external vendors for seamless events.
• Develop and maintain event policies, tools, and communication standards with campus partners.
• Lead New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, and transition programs to foster belonging and success.
• Manage budgeting, staffing plans, and supervision of student employees and graduate assistants.
• Use assessment data to improve program effectiveness and student engagement.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

La Salle University in Philadelphia seeks a Manager of Event and Conference Operations and New Student Experience to lead campus-wide event operations, conference services, and transition programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, budgeting, and program assessment to ensure welcoming, high-quality experiences for students and families.

The manager will oversee New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, and First Five Weeks, driving continuous improvement, scheduling