Lead University Events & Executive Protocol

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Division of Public Relations and Marketing Communications is seeking an Assistant Director of University Events Management. This role provides strategic leadership, expert event planning, and on-site supervision for major university traditions, executive ceremonies, and high‑level initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner with PRMC creative teams on collateral, manage budgets and vendor logistics, and ensure events align with branding, protocol, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with experience in event planning or project management.
• CMP or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with digital registration/RSVP tools and MS Office proficiency.
• Higher education event planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event strategy, execution, and post-event assessment for major university events.
• Collaborate with PRMC teams to produce collateral and manage guest data, seating, and catering needs.
• Direct on-site operations, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure adherence to institutional protocols.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CMP certification

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Georgia State University’s Division of Public Relations and Marketing Communications is seeking an Assistant Director of University Events Management. This role provides strategic leadership, expert event planning, and on-site supervision for major university traditions, executive ceremonies, and high‑level initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner with PRMC creative teams on collateral, manage budgets and vendor logistics, and ensure events align with branding, protocol, and