Manager of Student Events and Engagement

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for the Manager of Student Events and Engagement. This role provides operational leadership for planning, coordination, and execution of major student events across LMU - DCOM campuses, reporting to Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and proven experience in event management, with strong organizational, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in event management, higher education, student affairs, hospitality, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and budgeting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and execute major student events across campuses.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics, vendor contracts, and contingency plans.
• Ensure consistent event experience across campuses while addressing campus-specific needs.
• Evaluate event outcomes and implement continuous improvements.
• Supervise Student Life staff across all campuses.
• Support student organizations, leadership programming, and engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs leadership to enhance the student experience.
• Coordinate with faculty, facilities, finance, marketing, admissions, alumni, vendors, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain event planning procedures and operational guides.
• Monitor budgets, purchasing, contracts, and inventories.
• Assist with other Student Affairs initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Event management software

Marketing platforms

Job description

Manager of Student Events and Engagement

Position Title Manager of Student Events and Engagement

Department

Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Manager of Student Events and Engagement provides operational leadership for the planning, coordination, and execution of major student events and engagement initiatives across all LMU - DCOM campuses. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs, this position supervises the Student Life staff and ensures a consistent, high-quality student experience through the successful delivery of Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Hooding and Awards Ceremony, Commencement, the Spring Formal, Match Day, and other institutional events. The Manager also supports Student Life initiatives as needed while promoting a vibrant and engaging student experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in event management, higher education, student affairs, hospitality, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, project management, communication, and budgeting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or medical education.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience with event management software, marketing platforms, and budget management.

Job Duty

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and execute Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Hooding and Awards Ceremony, Commencement, the Spring Formal, Match Day, and other college-wide student events.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, contracts, and contingency plans.
• Ensure a consistent event experience across all campuses while accommodating campus-specific needs.
• Evaluate event outcomes and implement continuous improvements.
• Supervise Student Life staff across all campuses.
• Support student organizations, leadership programming, and engagement initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs leadership to enhance the student experience.
• Coordinate with faculty, facilities, finance, marketing, admissions, alumni, vendors, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain event planning procedures and operational guides.
• Monitor budgets, purchasing, contracts, and inventories related to student events.
• Assist with other Student Affairs initiatives as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number S05422P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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