Events Manager

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University, in Boston, seeks an Events Manager to oversee the full slate of events for the Co-op, Career Development, and Employer Engagement teams. Manage 50+ events annually, from virtual sessions to large in-person career fairs and town halls.

You will evaluate space, technology, catering, and vendors, lead on-site management, and coordinate invitations, RSVPs, and post-event reviews. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, coordination, or hospitality, ideally in higher education, career services, or corporate relations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple, concurrent events with ease and efficiency; strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with employers, faculty, students, and vendors; listen, respond, and solve problems.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and standard presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, MS Office).
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience coordinating invitations, RSVPs, and attendee communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage event logistics for the division’s full calendar of 50+ events per year across employer, faculty/staff, and student audiences.
• Produce and support virtual events, including formatting and running slides, providing AV support, and managing breakout rooms.
• Lead day-of, on-site management for larger events such as career fairs and town halls, coordinating staff and vendors.
• Manage invitations, registration, and RSVP tracking; serve as primary contact for employers, faculty, staff, and students with event questions.
• Track event budgets, perform post-event reviews, and suggest improvements for processes and vendor relationships.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Hospitality

Virtual events

Budget management

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Google Slides

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Events Manager plans, organizes, and manages the full slate of events for the Co-op, Career Development and Employer Engagement teams, supporting employer, faculty/staff, and student stakeholders. This role manages an estimated 50+ events per year, ranging from mid-size virtual employer sessions to large in-person career fairs, student expos and information sessions, division-wide town halls, and other faculty/staff training events.

The Events Manager evaluates space, technology, catering, and vendor requirements for each event; serves as the primary point of contact between vendors and the division; and handles event planning and logistics end-to-end, including space reservations, marketing and participant tracking, presentation and visual support, virtual event technical support, and day-of on-site management, ensuring each event runs smoothly and reflects positively on the unit and supports the division's mission.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Plan and manage event logistics for the experiential education division’s full calendar of 50+ events per year across employer, faculty/staff, and student audiences, including space bookings, catering orders, vendor negotiation and coordination, and on-site setup/breakdown.
• Produce and support virtual events, including formatting and running slides/presentations, running technical/AV support, monitoring chat to field questions in real-time and managing breakout rooms.
• Lead day-of, on-site management for larger co-op events such as career fairs, student expos, new student welcome days/orientations, and division town halls, coordinating staff/volunteers, vendors, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Manage invitations, registration, and RSVP tracking for all co-op events, and serve as the primary point of contact for employers, faculty/staff, and students with event-related questions.
• Track event budgets, conduct post-event reviews and gather attendance/feedback data, and recommend improvements to event processes, vendor relationships, and best practices for the annual events calendar.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, coordination, or hospitality, ideally in a higher education, career services, or corporate relations setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple, concurrent events of varying size and complexity with ease and efficiency; effective time management, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, professional working relationships with diverse constituent groups, including employers, faculty/staff, students, and vendors, and to listen, respond, and problem-solve effectively to address their needs.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and standard presentation and productivity software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, MS Office suite).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating invitations, RSVPs, and correspondence with attendees.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.