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Utah Valley University

Events Manager - CCS Events

Orem, UT, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.89 - $29.28
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university known for its commitment to fostering academic excellence and community engagement. The Center for Constitutional Studies (CCS) at UVU is a distinguished academic unit dedicated to the promotion of constitutional scholarship, civic education, and intellectual dialogue. With a mission to support scholarship and civic engagement, CCS organizes a range of impactful academic events, lectures, and professional development programs that serve diverse audiences in Utah and the surrounding states.

The Events Manager position at CCS plays a critical role in transforming ideas into compelling, well-executed events that align with the center’s mission. ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Combined events-related work experience and college education totaling five years
  • two years of professional event management experience preferred
  • bachelor’s degree preferred
  • valid driver’s license

Job Qualifications

  • Combined events-related work experience and college education totaling five years
  • two years of professional event management experience preferred
  • bachelor’s degree preferred
  • valid driver’s license
  • knowledge of event planning strategy and best practices including marketing, production, and assessment
  • experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and volunteers
  • understanding of social media, media, digital, and conventional marketing techniques
  • strong customer service and people management skills
  • excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • close attention to detail and budgeting ability
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • effective oral and written communication skills
  • ability to collaborate within a team environment
  • ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
  • ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
  • ability to maintain composure and excel in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Job Duties

  • Plans and executes events including academic conferences and lectures, professional development activities, and training for K-educators throughout Utah and surrounding states
  • manages relationships with CCS event stakeholders, partners, and vendors both on and off campus
  • serves as a point of contact for university services
  • arranges and prepares event venues through the UVU Live platform
  • directs on and off-site event set-up, execution, and take-down
  • executes event awareness plans to drive attendance
  • supervises part-time student employees who support events
  • travels in and out of state
  • collaborates with CTLI and CCS employees on event invitation lists, RSVPs, manages event registration, participant contact database, and all guest communications
  • develops and implements event budgets and oversees event purchases, vendor payments, travel expenses, and contracts
  • performs other duties as assigned

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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