Towson University · 23 hours ago
Event Manager
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expTowson University is a top 100 public university that offers a supportive climate for personal and intellectual growth. The Event Manager is responsible for planning and executing events hosted by student organizations and internal departments, ensuring that all aspects of the events meet university standards and policies.
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Responsibilities
Host planning meetings with student organizations and internal departments to understand scope of event; offer creative solutions to both student and internal organizers to meet event expectations; assist with finalizing event details for reoccurring weekly meetings; hold organizations accountable to standard guidelines and decision deadlines; ensure student organizations have budgeted funds to host event based on vision; and craft banquet event orders and diagrams to communicate a clear vision to operations team responsible for setup, technical services, and staffing
Order rental equipment, housekeeping, event staff, and security when applicable; ensure event logistics are completed and accurately represented on Smart Sheet by weekly deadline; promptly respond to questions and suggestions made by operations team members; arrive early to event venue to ensure setup is accurate, all details listed on banquet event order are completed, and event staff briefed on assignment; follow up with event liaisons before, during, and after key programs to ensure guest satisfaction; troubleshoot and offer alternative solutions as conflicts arise; and complete billing timely
Adhere to University standards, guidelines, procedures and safety protocol to ensure safe and successful events; secure housekeeping, student staff, security, and medical personnel for events requiring these services; make sure required personnel is present at events to ensure program runs smoothly from beginning to end and in a safe manner; keep immediate supervisor and department director apprised of concerns; discuss and evaluate concerns with department leadership before corrective actions are set in motion; host post event meetings with student organizations and departments to discuss what worked and where improvements can be made; serve as a crowd manager at assigned events enforcing safety protocol as directed
Actively participate on high school graduation planning team; finalize and implement assigned graduations; attend high school meet and greet with graduation coordinators to discuss vision, logistics and concerns; offer solutions and make suggestions to enhance guest experience; coordinate audio visual needs/changes with technical staff and setup/changes with operations; day of event, host pre-con meeting with event management team, housekeeping, and security to discuss logistics and assignments; meet with high school coordinators when they arrive on campus to review logistics and handle any last-minute changes; assign event staff to assist with placement of graduation programs; handle all concerns before, during, and immediately after event; serve as a crowd manager and complete duties as assigned; participate in department post-event meeting to discuss successes and areas of improvement
Finalize logistics for assigned summer camps. Logistics include, but not limited to coordinating room rosters, meal service, classrooms, event space, technical services, parking, transportation, and team building activities; manage event evacuation due to severe weather; coordinate details with campus building managers to ensure program runs smoothly from beginning to end; remain available entire time assigned groups are on campus to answer questions and problem solve; complete billing in a timely manner
Represent department on various campus committees as assigned; keep supervisor in the loop on committee assignments and achievements
Complete performance goals as assigned; actively participate on planning committees; keep supervisor up to date with progress and completion of goals
Perform all related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
One year of experience in event planning
Possesses exemplary level of professionalism with strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some early mornings, late evenings, occasional holidays and assigned weekends
Ability to multi-task and keep pace with changing workload demands
Ability to foster relationships, work as a team player, and is committed to guest satisfaction and safety protocol
Preferred
Experience in event planning in a higher education setting
Experience in software programs: 25Live, Social Tables, and Smartsheet
TIPS Alcohol Awareness
Crowd Management Certification
Benefits
22 days of annual leave
Up to 17 holidays
Personal and sick days
Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
Tuition remission
A variety of great perks and discounts
Company
Towson University
Towson University is a post secondary educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate studies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.01MKey Investors
GRAMMY Museum
2022-06-28Grant· $0.01M
2017-06-14Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Patrick McQuown
Executive Director - Entrepreneurship and Founder of The StarTUp
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