Executive Director, University Events & Strategy

MSU Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental benefits

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

MSU Denver invites applications for a Senior Director of University Events to lead the Office of University Events, directing a multidisciplinary team in event planning, communications, audiovisual support and facilities coordination. You will set the office vision, develop staff, and ensure high-quality experiences for campus events.

Reporting to senior university leadership, you will advise executives, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and establish campus-wide event protocols while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in event strategy, event management, hospitality operations or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supervising professional staff, including demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and developing employees at varying career stages.
• Demonstrated experience advising or partnering with executives and senior leaders in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion; manage competing priorities; and navigate complex stakeholder expectations.
• Experience developing and implementing protocols, standards, procedures or service models across teams or an organization.
• Experience planning or overseeing high-profile, large-scale or institutionally significant events.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Office of University Events (OUE) and supervise six full-time employees and students.
• Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, acquisitions and facilities coordination.
• Advise senior leaders, reconcile competing priorities and protect event objectives and institutional reputation.
• Develop and implement university-wide event protocols, standards and decision frameworks.
• Coordinate with campus partners to align roles, approvals and timelines for high-visibility events.
• Lead campus-wide event strategy, guest experience, messaging and production planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

MSU Denver invites applications for a Senior Director of University Events to lead the Office of University Events, directing a multidisciplinary team in event planning, communications, audiovisual support and facilities coordination. You will set the office vision, develop staff, and ensure high-quality experiences for campus events.

Reporting to senior university leadership, you will advise executives, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and establish campus-wide event protocols while