Innovation Center Events & Administration Manager

University of Rochester; Dewey (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester seeks an Ain Center Administration & Events Manager to drive entrepreneurship initiatives. You will plan and execute startup competitions, manage logistics, and coordinate a broad network of students, faculty, mentors, judges, and external partners.

The role emphasizes AI-driven engagement analytics and cross-team collaboration. Reporting to the Ain Center Assistant Director, you will oversee marketing, scheduling, and multi-channel communications while ensuring strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Event Management or related field.
• Student Engagement experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute startup, innovation, and competitions with logistics and judging panels.
• Integrate AI-driven analytics to monitor engagement and effectiveness.
• Understand award processes and evaluation criteria for startups.
• Coordinate mentors, judges, and volunteers; manage communications and follow-ups.
• Manage scheduling, registration platforms, and virtual/hybrid event tools.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Entrepreneurship knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years event management experience

Student engagement experience preferred

Equivalents considered

Higher education experience preferred

Tools

Zoom

AI-enabled tools

AI analytics tools

Data analytics software

Job description

University of Rochester seeks an Ain Center Administration & Events Manager to drive entrepreneurship initiatives. You will plan and execute startup competitions, manage logistics, and coordinate a broad network of students, faculty, mentors, judges, and external partners.

The role emphasizes AI-driven engagement analytics and cross-team collaboration. Reporting to the Ain Center Assistant Director, you will oversee marketing, scheduling, and multi-channel communications while ensuring strong