Executive Events Manager - Hybrid, VIP & Vendor Focus

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University’s Alumni & Executive Events team seeks an Events Manager, Executive Events to orchestrate high-profile university gatherings. You will coordinate with executive leadership, alumni, volunteers, and campus partners to deliver memorable experiences aligned with GW’s priorities.

The role requires managerial finesse, proactive planning, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with poise. 41 hours per week in a hybrid on-site setting at Foggy Bottom, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitutions possible with equivalent education/experience.
• Experience coordinating high-profile events and working with executive leadership.
• Strong budgeting, planning, and vendor management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner in development, planning, and execution of high-impact events for senior stakeholders.
• Lead RFP creation and coordinate vendors to reflect GW standards.
• Build partnerships with vendors and campus collaborators for seamless events.
• Serve as on-site event lead, troubleshoot issues and support VIPs.
• Produce event materials, signage, programs, nametags, and displays.
• Maintain event records, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder lists.
• Collaborate across departments to align event strategies university-wide.
• Capture post-event insights to inform future programming and standards.
• Support special initiatives for Alumni & Executive Events and other executive units.

Skills

Executive event planning

Vendor management

Budget oversight

On-site event leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Event management tools

Job description

George Washington University’s Alumni & Executive Events team seeks an Events Manager, Executive Events to orchestrate high-profile university gatherings. You will coordinate with executive leadership, alumni, volunteers, and campus partners to deliver memorable experiences aligned with GW’s priorities.

The role requires managerial finesse, proactive planning, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with poise. 41 hours per week in a hybrid on-site setting at Foggy Bottom, DC.