Events & Marketing Lead — Assistant Director

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary’s Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement seeks an Assistant Director for Events & Marketing to lead campus events from pre-planning to on-site execution, coordinating with vendors, students, alumni, and employers.

The role drives marketing content, manages the events calendar in TribeCareers, mentors student marketers, and ensures brand consistency across communications. The position is based in Williamsburg with on-site work and some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Experience in planning or coordinating meetings and events and managing logistics (Typically 2+ years).
• Demonstrated strong customer service and teamwork across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gather quotes and manage venue and catering logistics.
• Produce invitations, RSVPs, programs, and name/place cards.
• Develop social media content to boost awareness and attendance.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Symplicity / TribeCareers

Job description

William & Mary’s Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement seeks an Assistant Director for Events & Marketing to lead campus events from pre-planning to on-site execution, coordinating with vendors, students, alumni, and employers.

The role drives marketing content, manages the events calendar in TribeCareers, mentors student marketers, and ensures brand consistency across communications. The position is based in Williamsburg with on-site work and some evenings/weekends.