Events Manager

Brigham Young University (BYU) is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, committed to being among the exceptional universities worldwide. Located on a beautiful and historic campus, BYU is devoted to its faith, its students, and its unique mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." This mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, defines the university's culture and community. Employees at BYU are part of an inspiring environment characterized by a culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. BYU encourages faithfulness among its staff and prefers to hire members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The role of Events Manager at BYU is integral to the success of the university's career services and campus event initiatives. This full-time position, with a typical starting pay range of $59,000 to $75,500 depending on experience and qualifications, involves overseeing the strategy, design, management, revenue, and reporting for all campus career fairs and career services events. The Events Manager supports both internal and external campus partners, ensuring the successful planning and execution of a wide variety of events ranging from large career fairs to intimate employer information sessions, open houses, workshops, and speaker series. This role is vital for maintaining strong relationships with campus constituents and external organizations, ensuring adherence to university policies, and enhancing the overall employer and student event experience.

The Events Manager is responsible for managing event logistics, coordinating with various campus departments such as facilities, campus police, and catering to ensure seamless event execution. The role includes managing volunteer staff, maintaining event webpages, and providing comprehensive reports on event outcomes. Supervising approximately three student employees, the manager facilitates their professional development and conducts performance reviews, emphasizing team collaboration and effective work management. Additionally, collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Director and the Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Recruiting is fundamental to driving the strategic direction and increasing awareness of Career Services events.

Beyond logistical oversight, the Events Manager plays a strategic role in event and fair planning, establishing goals, timelines, and success metrics, and analyzing data to continuously improve event impact. They also handle budget oversight, income collection, and expenditure tracking for large career fair events. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to handle high-volume, detail-oriented work, and proficiency with various technology platforms including Microsoft Office, client management systems like Handshake or Salesforce, and social networking tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to negotiate the needs of multiple stakeholders and foster positive, professional relationships.

Working at BYU means engaging with a community that values faith, excellence, and service. BYU offers a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) with automatic employer contributions, excellent work-life balance with paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, tuition benefits, wellness programs, parental leave, and more. Employees also enjoy unique perks such as free on-campus parking, free UTA transit passes, and discounts at the BYU Store and campus events. This role is for dedicated professionals motivated to contribute to a Christ-centered educational environment while advancing their careers through meaningful work and collaborative team culture.