Senior Events Director – Campus & Athletics

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York City seeks an experienced events professional to plan, develop, and manage department special events, ensuring flawless logistics and strategic alignment with department goals. The role covers NCAA post-season host events, conferences, camps, and clinics, with emphasis on budgeting, staff management, and exceptional customer service.

The position is full-time, onsite, in the Athletics 2 department.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in intercollegiate and special event planning.
• Experience with event budgeting and staff management is required.
• Preferred 7+ years planning special events with EMS/ARMS software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage department special events (NCAA post-season host events, programs, conferences, camps, clinics).
• Coordinate logistics: security, venue, catering, briefing prep, RSVP lists, transportation, materials, A/V.
• Evaluate event success and share findings with senior staff.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

EMS

ARMS Software

Job description

New York University in New York City seeks an experienced events professional to plan, develop, and manage department special events, ensuring flawless logistics and strategic alignment with department goals. The role covers NCAA post-season host events, conferences, camps, and clinics, with emphasis on budgeting, staff management, and exceptional customer service.

The position is full-time, onsite, in the Athletics 2 department.