Events & Operations Manager - School of Climate, Environment, and Society
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $54,800.00 - $60,250.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Campus amenities
Job Description
Clark University, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a renowned institution committed to fostering innovation, diversity, and academic excellence. As a prestigious university, Clark emphasizes creating a supportive environment that encourages the growth of ideas and perspectives from a diverse community. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package and values the contributions of every staff member to its broader mission of education, research, and community engagement. Clark University actively promotes a culture of inclusion and equity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
The Events & Operations Manager position at Clark University is a full-time, exempt role based in Worcester, MA, focused on managing and optimizing the School of Climate, Environment, and Society (CES) event strategy and operational workflows. This role involves strategic planning, administration, and operational oversight, requiring a blend of leadership, collaboration, and independent judgment to support a wide range of academic, student, and community initiatives. The Events & Operations Manager is a pivotal operational partner to school leadership, responsible for aligning CES events with academic calendars and institutional priorities, and developing standards and processes that enhance event planning and execution while promoting operational efficiency.
Responsibilities include developing and overseeing comprehensive event strategies, handling logistics for major academic and recruitment events, and designing efficient operational workflows to streamline academic administration and school operations. The role also requires close collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure seamless event execution and promotional alignment with institutional messaging. With the autonomy to make significant operational decisions, the manager fosters a culture of continuous improvement through data analysis and process innovation. This position also shares in the collective responsibility of managing pooled administrative functions during peak academic times, emphasizing teamwork and leadership within the CES operations team.
The salary range for this role is estimated to be between $54,800 and $60,250, reflecting Clark University’s commitment to equitable compensation based on budget, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The university’s benefit offerings for this role include paid time off, retirement plans, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and access to campus amenities, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive employment experience. Prospective candidates should be prepared to contribute their unique ideas and perspectives to Clark’s innovative and productive work environment, especially within the context of supporting the critical initiatives of the School of Climate, Environment, and Society.
The Events & Operations Manager position at Clark University is a full-time, exempt role based in Worcester, MA, focused on managing and optimizing the School of Climate, Environment, and Society (CES) event strategy and operational workflows. This role involves strategic planning, administration, and operational oversight, requiring a blend of leadership, collaboration, and independent judgment to support a wide range of academic, student, and community initiatives. The Events & Operations Manager is a pivotal operational partner to school leadership, responsible for aligning CES events with academic calendars and institutional priorities, and developing standards and processes that enhance event planning and execution while promoting operational efficiency.
Responsibilities include developing and overseeing comprehensive event strategies, handling logistics for major academic and recruitment events, and designing efficient operational workflows to streamline academic administration and school operations. The role also requires close collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure seamless event execution and promotional alignment with institutional messaging. With the autonomy to make significant operational decisions, the manager fosters a culture of continuous improvement through data analysis and process innovation. This position also shares in the collective responsibility of managing pooled administrative functions during peak academic times, emphasizing teamwork and leadership within the CES operations team.
The salary range for this role is estimated to be between $54,800 and $60,250, reflecting Clark University’s commitment to equitable compensation based on budget, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The university’s benefit offerings for this role include paid time off, retirement plans, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and access to campus amenities, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive employment experience. Prospective candidates should be prepared to contribute their unique ideas and perspectives to Clark’s innovative and productive work environment, especially within the context of supporting the critical initiatives of the School of Climate, Environment, and Society.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3-5 years of experience in event management, operations, academic administration, or program management
- Ability to manage programs with minimal supervision
- Experience developing operational processes
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and administrative systems
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of professional experience in event management, operations, academic administration, or program management
- Demonstrated ability to manage programs or operations independently
- Experience developing administrative processes or operational plans
- Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and event management systems
- Experience in higher education or academic environments preferred
- Experience managing complex events or multi-department operations preferred
- Experience supervising projects or program workflows preferred
- Familiarity with Acalog or similar academic operations systems preferred
Job Duties
- Develop and oversee CES event strategy including categories, planning standards, and timelines
- Manage planning and execution of major academic, recruitment, and student events
- Design and improve operational workflows related to academic administration and school operations
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure event alignment and resource allocation
- Analyze event outcomes and operational data to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Partner with communications staff to align event planning with promotional strategies
- Provide operational leadership during peak academic periods and manage shared administrative functions
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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