Events Manager

About the role

The Events Manager will plan, organize, and execute a diverse portfolio of more than 50 events annually for the Co-op, Career Development, and Employer Engagement teams. This includes virtual employer sessions, large in‑person career fairs, student expos, town halls, and faculty/staff training events, ensuring each event aligns with the division’s mission and enhances stakeholder experience.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate all event logistics across 50+ annual events, handling space reservations, catering, vendor negotiations, and on‑site setup/breakdown.
• Produce and support virtual events, managing slide decks, AV technology, live chat moderation, and breakout rooms.
• Lead day‑of operations for major events such as career fairs and orientation days, directing staff, volunteers, and vendors while troubleshooting issues.
• Manage invitations, registrations, and RSVP tracking, serving as the primary contact for employers, faculty, staff, and students.
• Track event budgets, conduct post‑event analyses, gather attendance and feedback data, and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of event planning, coordination, or hospitality experience, preferably in higher education or career services.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent events with strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities with diverse stakeholder groups.

Required skills

• Proficiency with virtual event platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong command of presentation and productivity software: PowerPoint, Google Slides, and the Microsoft Office suite.