Associate Director of Conference and Event Management

Bridgeport, CT, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $57,100.00 - $103,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering personal growth among its students. The institution offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is dedicated to creating a supportive, vibrant campus environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to achieve educational and professional goals. Within its Campus and Auxiliary Services division, Fairfield University provides essential support to campus operations, including event coordination and management, ensuring smooth and successful execution of a wide variety of programs and university functions throughout the year.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
three or more years of relevant experience preferred
strong supervision and leadership skills
experience with event management software
ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
ability to work both independently and collaboratively
willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
commitment to promoting safe and secure working conditions

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
three or more years of experience in conference and event management or related field
experience with event execution and program supervision
strong leadership and strategic planning skills
ability to build and foster strong relationships with multiple constituents
excellent organizational and communication skills
proficiency with 25 Live event management software and Wrike project management software

Job Duties

Oversee management and coordination of logistics for summer programs including university-sponsored and external camps and conferences
support event logistics for all campus events including university-sponsored, affiliated, and external non-affiliated events
provide system management backup for 25 Live, Catertrax, and Star Rez software
coordinate selection, training, and supervision of student staff including development of training programs and scheduling
oversee development of marketing materials such as website updates and event planning toolkits
manage, train, and develop professional conference and event staff including program coordinators
participate in professional development activities including attending meetings and supporting events occasionally at night or on weekends

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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