Senior Catering VIP Event Manager jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Senior Catering VIP Event Manager

positionStanford, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$80K/yr - $100K/yr
date5+ years exp

Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities, and they are seeking a Senior Catering VIP Event Manager to lead and manage event teams producing high-quality events. The role includes overseeing event management, financial responsibilities, and training colleagues while ensuring excellent service delivery to the university community.

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Responsibilities

Serve as project manager of multiple activities, scope out project tasks/team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones
Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality, multi-faceted events and productions
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners
Act as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings
Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports
Work cross-departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets
Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues
Oversee registration strategy and logistics
May hire and oversee support staff, students and contingent event staff
Train and supervise junior event planners in proper execution and implementation of events

Qualification

Event managementFinancial managementProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCustomer serviceDiplomacyTeam managementProblem solvingAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
Superior project and event management skills
Ability to manage a diverse team of staff and contingent labor, holding them to deadlines and the highest quality output
Demonstrated experience with financial management of complex event budgets requiring excellent analytical skills
Extreme attention to detail and deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows
Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills. Must be well organized and detailed oriented
Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness
Demonstrated high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative and creative problem solving skills
Valid Non-Commercial Class California Driver's License
Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license and drive day or night

Benefits

Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Course auditing
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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