Events Manager: Planning, Coordination & Execution

Palm Beach Atlantic University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Manager of Events to lead planning, execution, and post-event follow-up for campus and local events. You will manage timelines, vendor relations, attendee communications, and on-site logistics, partnering with leadership and the Advancement team.

Responsibilities include developing event plans, coordinating venues, catering, and decor, and ensuring seamless execution with staff, students, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• 2+ years of event planning/management experience required.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned events from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinates goals, venue, catering, décor, and entertainment details.
• Manages vendor relationships and on/off-campus logistics.
• Collaborates with marketing for design and execution of creative elements.
• Provides direction to student employees and event staff during events.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism

Christ-first Faith

Adaptable/Flexibility

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Conflict Management

Continuous Improvement

Creativity

Effective Communication

Establishes Trust

Problem-solving

Project and Time Management

Results Orientation

Self-development

Teamwork & Collaboration

Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, hospitality, or other related field

Job description

Palm Beach Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Manager of Events to lead planning, execution, and post-event follow-up for campus and local events. You will manage timelines, vendor relations, attendee communications, and on-site logistics, partnering with leadership and the Advancement team.

Responsibilities include developing event plans, coordinating venues, catering, and decor, and ensuring seamless execution with staff, students, and volunteers.