Events Manager

Wilmington, DE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $44,000.00 - $73,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition remission

Flexible spending account

employee wellness program

Job Description

The University of Delaware is a renowned public research university located in Newark, Delaware. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and vibrant campus life, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs that foster both intellectual growth and personal development. The university is dedicated to nurturing talent and supporting a diverse, inclusive community by providing a dynamic environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. With strong values centered on innovation, collaboration, and community engagement, the University of Delaware is a leader in higher education and plays a pivotal role in regional and national advancement across multiple... Show More

Job Requirements

Ability to lift heavy objects and move equipment, with or without assistance at all facilities
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Work schedule M-F 300pm-1130pm, weekends as needed

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of direct administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in a collegiate institution, preferable
Experience managing events and projects
Advanced knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations preferable
Careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic and confidential material, flexibility, efficiency, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, as well as fiscal management of an assigned budget or event budget
Skill in personal computer use and software applications, including database, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing
Web familiarity and ability to enter and maintain documents, such as policy manuals
Ability to train and supervise employees, including organization, prioritization, and scheduling of work
Effective organizational and coordinating skills, including the ability to effectively manage time and schedules and foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent judgment in decision-making
Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

Job Duties

Event manager for athletic competitions, external and internal events
Manage all aspects of the event from planning and logistics to event implementation of staffing plans, collaboration with various units within athletics, the university and external clients
Coordination of planning meetings with all involved personnel, custodial, grounds, electric, electronics, plumbing, UDPD, CSC, LAZ, UDECU/EMS to plan all logistical aspects of the event, compile and distribute pre-event sheets
Track equipment and asset requests during the planning phase to ensure there are enough assets in inventory or the need to rent and/or purchase additional resources for each event
Responsible for performing pre-event facility checks in all locations as assigned and reporting maintenance issues to the manager of the facility
Review the facility calendar and/or pre-event notes to ensure all facilities are set-up and ready for each event scheduled
Manage the client's requests and expectations during their event
Communicate all changes to the event with department and university staff when needed
Manage the breakdown and cleanup of the event and facility
Responsible for gathering information for all the groups associated with the event to complete the post-event notes
Responsible for tracking, inputting, and reporting all expenses by event, with the business office in preparation of invoicing the client
Serve in a secondary support role for athletic competitions, external and internal events
Assist with the maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities as needed
Operate social tables program, google calendar and the university work order system as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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