Lead Events & Planning for Academic Affairs

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of major academic affairs events. You will coordinate communications, manage invitations and reminders, and oversee logistics from site visits to post-event surveys.

The role requires attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in event management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of events for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Develop and manage event communications and materials.
• Book venues, catering, rentals, and vendors; conduct site visits.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Content development

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 major academic affairs events. You will coordinate communications, manage invitations and reminders, and oversee logistics from site visits to post-event surveys.

The role requires attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a university setting.