Events Manager: College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies - UTK
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Career coaching
Continued education
Job Description
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a motivated and highly organized Events Manager to take a leading role in orchestrating and bringing to life the various events that represent the college’s mission and values. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, founded in 1794, is a distinguished flagship land-grant university renowned for its leadership, research excellence, and community engagement. UT Knoxville serves over 38,000 students and employs over 10,000 staff statewide, maintaining a tradition of service, innovation, and academic excellence.
CECS is part of this dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and emerging inte... Show More
CECS is part of this dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and emerging inte... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in event facilities, catering, banquets or administration in hospitality or higher education
- familiarity with higher education operations
- previous supervisory and team leadership experience
- demonstrated knowledge of strategic event planning and execution
- proven ability to independently manage full event lifecycle
- advanced project management skills including timeline and risk management
- strong organizational and detail orientation
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- strong relationship-building skills with vendors and partners
- ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure
- experience with event management tools and systems
- analytical skills for assessing event effectiveness
- capability to quickly learn and utilize new skills and technologies
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in event management in hospitality or higher education
- familiarity with higher education operations
- previous supervisory experience
- knowledge of strategic event planning and execution
- ability to manage full event lifecycle independently
- advanced project management skills
- exceptional organizational and communication skills
- collaborative skills with leadership and vendors
- experience with event management tools
- analytical skills for event evaluation
- ability to learn and use new technologies
Job Duties
- Provide full lifecycle management for CECS events, programs, and meetings
- direct vision, planning, execution, and post-event evaluation of high-profile events
- serve as primary point of contact for all CECS events including leading communications and overseeing logistics
- maintain event calendars, develop event playbooks, establish success metrics, and conduct post-event analysis
- provide consultation and support for additional college events
- collaborate with Director of Student Engagement and Success to enhance student initiatives
- participate in strategic event planning and manage event budgets and vendor relationships
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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