Strategic Events & Programs Manager

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate work

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Baruch College, part of the City University of New York, seeks an Administrative Events Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of major events for the Zicklin School of Business. The role coordinates VIP logistics, cross-departmental operations, and on-site production across in-person and hybrid formats.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, with strong procurement and budget oversight, NASBA familiarity, and experience in higher

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years' relevant experience required.
• Experience in higher education or business school settings preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute large conferences and events.
• Familiarity with NASBA standards for CPE sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Directs centralized event operations and flagship symposia from concept through post-event debriefing.
• Coordinate VIP, speaker, and partner logistics, including itineraries and on-stage execution.
• Provide operational support across academic departments and standardize event templates.
• Partner with facilities, AV, catering, safety, and admin to coordinate on-site production.
• Administer project budgets and vendor contracts under ABB framework and process POs and invoices.
• Collaborate on event marketing, attendee analytics, and post-event digital asset management.

Skills

Higher Education experience

Hybrid & digital production

Public procurement & budget oversight

NASBA standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baruch College, part of the City University of New York, seeks an Administrative Events Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of major events for the Zicklin School of Business. The role coordinates VIP logistics, cross-departmental operations, and on-site production across in-person and hybrid formats.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant experience, with strong procurement and budget oversight, NASBA familiarity, and experience in higher