Strategic External Relations & Events Manager

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro is seeking a Manager-External Relations & Events to advance the Dean’s strategic vision through external engagement and top-tier events. You will lead outreach to corporations, associations, sponsors, and partners while coordinating professional programs and on-site execution.

The role involves budgeting, contracts, procurement, and cross-department collaboration to deliver events like the Leadership Summit, Awards Ceremony, and customized

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree will be considered with additional experience.
• 2 years of significant experience required in event planning and execution if Master’s degree, or 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Dean and lead external engagement and events.
• Plan and manage high-visibility college events and professional learning programs, including logistics and vendor coordination.
• Manage contracts, procurement, budgets, records and on-site execution.
• Coordinate with corporations, associations, sponsors and other external stakeholders.
• Support advisory councils and major events such as Leadership Summit and Awards Ceremony.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics coordination

Client relations

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro is seeking a Manager-External Relations & Events to advance the Dean’s strategic vision through external engagement and top-tier events. You will lead outreach to corporations, associations, sponsors, and partners while coordinating professional programs and on-site execution.

The role involves budgeting, contracts, procurement, and cross-department collaboration to deliver events like the Leadership Summit, Awards Ceremony, and customized