Senior Events Manager, Campus Arts & Sciences

Critical Playground LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking an Events Manager to plan and execute events in CAS venues, coordinating with external clients and internal partners to support campus programs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in event planning, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and staff for high-end events.

Evenings, weekends and holidays are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and ladders/scaffolding may be involved to support on-site event

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in event planning, ideally in higher education.
• Experience planning high-end events and coordinating logistics.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, budgets, and timelines in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CAS Events leadership to develop annual event plans and execute programs.
• Serve as primary contact for external events in CAS venues and manage space use, staffing, and logistics.
• Assist in planning performances and events, including box office, registration, and budgeting.
• Evaluate event success using attendance, feedback, and ROI metrics; propose improvements.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Delaware is seeking an Events Manager to plan and execute events in CAS venues, coordinating with external clients and internal partners to support campus programs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience in event planning, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and staff for high-end events.

Evenings, weekends and holidays are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and ladders/scaffolding may be involved to support on-site event