Hybrid Senior Manager, Student Conferences & Competitions

asce; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) seeks a Senior Manager, Student Conferences and Competitions to lead programs that create exceptional experiences for student members through regional symposia and competitions. Hybrid work in Reston, VA, with travel to North America.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in association management, event planning, and a passion for student development. You will oversee registrations, resources, budgets, and cross-department collaboration to engage the next

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in association management or a similar environment.
• Experience in event planning, project management, volunteer engagement, or community relations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with association management systems, content management platforms, and/or member engagement tools is a plus.
• A passion for supporting student success and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination for 21 annual regional student symposia.
• Serve as the primary liaison to student symposium hosts and volunteer leadership teams.
• Manage event registration, websites, communications, surveys, and reporting.
• Support student competitions, including rules committees, judges, partner organizations, and competition logistics.
• Coordinate student competition submissions, awards procurement, and team communications.
• Support ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships, including finalist eligibility, registrations, and onsite operations.
• Develop and maintain resources, guides, and communications for volunteers and participants.
• Manage budgets, vendor invoices, reimbursements, and program records.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure successful student engagement initiatives and events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Association management systems

Content management platforms

Member engagement tools

Job description

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) seeks a Senior Manager, Student Conferences and Competitions to lead programs that create exceptional experiences for student members through regional symposia and competitions. Hybrid work in Reston, VA, with travel to North America.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in association management, event planning, and a passion for student development. You will oversee registrations, resources, budgets, and cross-department collaboration to engage the next