Strategic Events & Operations Leader

William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary in Miller Hall seeks an Associate Director for Events & Operations to lead the planning and execution of center events, conferences, and programs. You will manage communications with students, faculty, alumni, and partners while developing the annual budget and overseeing procurement and logistics.

The role requires 3–5 years in event management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, higher education, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in event management or a related field.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Experience with budgeting, expenses, and procurement systems.
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office, graphic design software, and database systems.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and complex logistics.
• Innovative problem-solving skills and maintaining confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Center events, club activities, conferences, and programs.
• Develop and maintain channels of communication with students, faculty, alumni via website/app, newsletters, LinkedIn, email, etc.
• Develop the annual budget for the Center.
• Provide operational support for Center programs and student organizations.
• Coordinate event-related procurement, logistics, and vendor coordination.
• Track expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Track event and program impacts and outcomes.
• Collaborate within the Mason School and across William & Mary on events and operations.
• Maintain relations with external vendors.
• Progress toward Center goals in all areas.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Communication

Independent work

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Graphic design software

Database systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procurement systems

Database software

Job description

William & Mary in Miller Hall seeks an Associate Director for Events & Operations to lead the planning and execution of center events, conferences, and programs. You will manage communications with students, faculty, alumni, and partners while developing the annual budget and overseeing procurement and logistics.

The role requires 3–5 years in event management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.