Strategic Events Leader — High-Impact Programs

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York’s Columbia Business School seeks a Senior Associate Director of Events to lead a premier portfolio of high-profile programs. Reporting to the Executive Director of Events, you will shape event strategy from concept through execution and post-event evaluation.

You will advise senior stakeholders, oversee space utilization, coordinate with Operations, Facilities and Public Safety, and drive scalable, best-in-class event delivery across CBS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in event planning and management.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a significant portion of the CBS events portfolio with high-profile programs.
• Advise senior stakeholders on event objectives, program design and experience.
• Lead development of event concepts and ensure alignment with priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end planning, logistics, AV, catering and staffing.
• Maintain centralized oversight of space usage and calendar governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Cvent

CampusGroups

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York’s Columbia Business School seeks a Senior Associate Director of Events to lead a premier portfolio of high-profile programs. Reporting to the Executive Director of Events, you will shape event strategy from concept through execution and post-event evaluation.

You will advise senior stakeholders, oversee space utilization, coordinate with Operations, Facilities and Public Safety, and drive scalable, best-in-class event delivery across CBS.