Events Manager

Life in Pittsburgh; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown campus seeks an Events Coordinator to manage and coordinate campus events, ensuring seamless logistics from planning through execution. You will liaison with campus providers, supervise student staff, and maintain exceptional customer service while complying with contracts and insurance requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a schedule of Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and executing a diverse range of events.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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 capacity to adapt to new programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between event organizers and on-campus service providers regarding event logistics and paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with third-party contracts and insurance requirements as well as child protection clearances.
• Check event set-ups prior to the start and be on site to resolve issues.
• Complete accurate and timely invoicing procedures following the event.
• Lead and mentor team of student employees.
• Assist with campus vehicle programs and university event registrations.
• Coordinate all event logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events; arrange facilities, speakers, technology, equipment, transportation, and personnel; schedule events.

Skills

Event planning

Public relations

Organization

Staff supervision

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• 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
• 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