Lead Events Planner — Academic Affairs

Louisiana State University; Thomas (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, and vision保险

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption for qualified_pos

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

and more!

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of Office of Academic Affairs events. You will develop communications, manage venues and vendors, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure impactful programs.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years in event management, and proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Express. The role demands strong organization, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
• LSU values skills and experience; degree not always required if experience criteria are met.
• 5 years of event management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of Office of Academic Affairs events.
• Develop and manage event communications, e.g., invitations, reminders, scripts.
• Book venues, catering, rentals, and other vendors.
• Prepare detailed event briefings and distribute to stakeholders.
• Administer post-event surveys, review results, and schedule debriefs.
• Maintain records of expenses and ensure compliance with policies.
• Use TeamDynamix for project management and document updates.
• Provide day-of event support as needed.

Skills

Artistic Vision

Audience Engagement

Brand Stewardship

Collaboration

Communication

Content Development

Detail-Oriented

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Express

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of Office of Academic Affairs events. You will develop communications, manage venues and vendors, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure impactful programs.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years in event management, and proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Express. The role demands strong organization, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and