Strategic Events & Operations Manager

Barnard College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNARD COLLEGE seeks an Events & Operations Manager to support planning, execution, and oversight of events, meetings, and filming requests within the Event Operations team. The role includes on-site coverage and leading special projects.

The position requires coordinating with Facilities, A/V, catering, and vendors, developing workflows, and managing budgets, calendars, and department operations while delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience planning both small and large events or administering comprehensive programming.
• Ability to work independently, organize work, and follow through on details.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and oversee events, meetings, and filming requests.
• Represent Barnard and coordinate with vendors, spaces, and campus resources.
• Prepare information for EMS, place work orders, and create diagrams/memos as needed.
• Provide on-site support during events and after-event follow-up as directed.
• Develop workflows and coordinate with fulfillment partners for campus events.
• Manage department budgets, invoices, and annual work calendar.
• Supervise Event Operations student workers and support department operations.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Communication

Customer service

Scheduling systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EMS scheduling

Spreadsheets

Database management

Job description

BARNARD COLLEGE seeks an Events & Operations Manager to support planning, execution, and oversight of events, meetings, and filming requests within the Event Operations team. The role includes on-site coverage and leading special projects.

The position requires coordinating with Facilities, A/V, catering, and vendors, developing workflows, and managing budgets, calendars, and department operations while delivering excellent service.