Lead Events Manager, University Programs

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta is seeking an experienced events professional to oversee full lifecycle event planning for schools and divisions, including site/venue selection, AV coordination, budget development, and vendor management.

The role requires leadership of staff and volunteers, strong negotiation and communication with internal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In-person work is required at an Emory location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in events management.
• Experience supervising event staff, vendors, or volunteers and coordinating complex events.
• Ability to manage budgets, billing, and contracts.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide range of full-service event planning for school/division including site/venue selection, AV, setup, and logistics.
• Develops standard operating procedures and service level agreements as required.
• Prepares post-event analysis and makes recommendations for future events and services.
• Manages budgets, contracts, and fiscal requirements for events.
• Leads speakers, staff, and volunteers during events and oversees project management.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Staff leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Event-management software

Room scheduling systems

Registration platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emory University in Atlanta is seeking an experienced events professional to oversee full lifecycle event planning for schools and divisions, including site/venue selection, AV coordination, budget development, and vendor management.

The role requires leadership of staff and volunteers, strong negotiation and communication with internal stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In-person work is required at an Emory location.