Events Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown campus seeks an Events Manager to coordinate all event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events. You will arrange facilities, speakers, technology, equipment, transportation, and personnel, while managing marketing, setups, and activities.

The role involves supervising student staff, maintaining excellent customer service, and ensuring compliance with contracts and insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and executing a diverse range of events and logistics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exemplary public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor student staff.
• Impeccable track record of providing superior customer service.
• Working knowledge of relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events including catering and venue setup.
• Coordinate logistics across facilities, speakers, tech, transportation and personnel.
• Schedule events and manage marketing materials and event activities.
• Lead and mentor student employees.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and insurance requirements.
• On-site checks and problem solving to ensure event success.
• Process accurate invoicing following events.

Skills

Event planning

Organization

Multitasking

Public relations

Team supervision

Customer service

Software skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Events Manager

Johnstown Conference Center - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (26006793)

The Department of Conference & Event Services provides support for all University and third-party day and overnight events taking place on campus, including space reservations, setup, catering, and tech service coordination, contracting, invoicing, and providing a superb customer experience. The department also assists with various auxiliary services such as the campus shuttle program, university event registrations, and the University vehicle rental program.

This position provides event management services for appx. 200 events annually, which includes:

• Serving as a liaison between the event organizers and on-campus service providers regarding event logistics, and processing all necessary paperwork for the service providers
• Ensuring compliance with third-party contracts and insurance requirements as well as the event child protection clearance processes.
• Checking event set-ups prior to the start, and being on site to ensure success and resolve issues if necessary.
• Completing accurate and timely invoicing procedures following the event
• Leading and mentoring team of student employees

The Events Manager also assists with the campus vehicle programs, university event registrations, and other auxiliary services.

Job Summary

Coordinates all event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events; arranges logistics related to the facilities, speakers, technology, equipment, transportation, and personnel; and schedules all events. Manages marketing materials, event set ups, and event activities.

Essential Functions

• Proven experience planning and executing a diverse range of events, including coordinating catering, venue setup, and all logistical details.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess exemplary public relations & communication skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor student staff.
• Impeccable track record of providing superior customer service
• Working knowledge of relevant software applications, with the capacity to rapidly adapt to new programs and technologies.

Physical Effort

This position is primarily sedentary but does require physical effort in order to effectively manage events throughout the various campus buildings and outdoor locations. Also, must be able to pick up and carry up to 50 pounds.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Events Coordinator

Job Family

Administrative Support

Job Sub Family

Events

Campus

Johnstown

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience

No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Occasional evening and weekend work required.)

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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