Strategic Event Manager & Operations Leader

Usfca; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Francisco is seeking an Event Manager to coordinate and execute campus and external client events. You will lead budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and on‑site operations to deliver exceptional programs that reflect the university's mission.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with internal departments as well as external partners, including facilities, AV, and Public Safety.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required with 2-4 years’ event management experience.
• Strong priority management and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience handling diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage creation and execution of client events and programs.
• Develop budgets up to $100,000 per event and oversee logistics.
• Coordinate venues, catering, AV, transportation, and registrations.
• Liaise between clients and campus resources for seamless events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Client relations

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Excel

Google Apps

Concur

EMS reservation

Job description

University of San Francisco is seeking an Event Manager to coordinate and execute campus and external client events. You will lead budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and on‑site operations to deliver exceptional programs that reflect the university's mission.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with internal departments as well as external partners, including facilities, AV, and Public Safety.