Lead Planner, Signature Campus Events

Montclair State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks an Assistant Director of Special Events to lead planning and execution of high-profile events in collaboration with campus offices to elevate the university’s profile. This role supports Presidential, Student Development and Campus Life events, coordinating logistics, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, in-person work with one remote day per week permitted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum two years of experience in large-scale event planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage high-profile events in collaboration with campus partners.
• Develop and monitor event budgets and procurement.
• Coordinate staff recruitment, training, and on-site supervision.
• Ensure ADA compliance and accessibility for all events.
• Produce and distribute event communications and collateral.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Montclair State University seeks an Assistant Director of Special Events to lead planning and execution of high-profile events in collaboration with campus offices to elevate the university’s profile. This role supports Presidential, Student Development and Campus Life events, coordinating logistics, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, in-person work with one remote day per week permitted.