University Events Lead - Campus & Vendor Management

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Office of University Events seeks an experienced events professional to plan and oversee a diverse portfolio of institutional events, including commencements, welcomes, conferences, festivals, and dinners, on and off campus. You will manage space reservations, venue setup, A/V, catering, and vendor coordination to deliver memorable experiences.

Collaborate with sponsors, campus partners, and staff to develop event concepts, timelines, staffing plans, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in event planning and logistics.
• Experience with selecting venues, managing catering, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience working with volunteers and coordinating large events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee execution of varied events on and off campus.
• Manage space reservations, venue setup, diagrams, A/V and catering.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and coordinate with staff and sponsors.
• Develop event concepts, timelines, staffing and budget plans.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to improve quality and reduce costs.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Windows

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

New York University’s Office of University Events seeks an experienced events professional to plan and oversee a diverse portfolio of institutional events, including commencements, welcomes, conferences, festivals, and dinners, on and off campus. You will manage space reservations, venue setup, A/V, catering, and vendor coordination to deliver memorable experiences.

Collaborate with sponsors, campus partners, and staff to develop event concepts, timelines, staffing plans, and budgets.