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Stanford University

Senior Catering VIP Event Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,900.00 - $88,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee wellness programs
Commuter Benefits

Job Description

Stanford University is one of the world’s leading teaching and research universities, renowned globally for its academic excellence and innovative spirit. Established in 1891, Stanford’s mission is to create and share knowledge, preparing students to be curious, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to society. The university excels across a diverse range of disciplines including business, education, engineering, humanities and sciences, law, medicine, and sustainability. Situated on an expansive 8,180-acre campus in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford embodies a unique environment where world-class scholarship meets impactful research and innovation. The university fosters a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
  • superior project and event management skills
  • ability to manage diverse teams, holding them to deadlines and quality output
  • demonstrated financial management experience with complex budgets
  • extreme attention to detail and ability to prioritize workflows
  • excellent communication and customer service skills
  • ability to work diplomatically with diverse stakeholders
  • valid Non-commercial Class California Driver's License
  • ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk tasks and use telephone
  • occasional kneeling, bending, grasping and lifting 21-40 pounds
  • ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license and drive day or night
  • availability to work evenings, weekends and some travel

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • five years of relevant experience
  • superior project and event management skills
  • ability to manage a diverse team of staff and contingent labor
  • demonstrated experience with financial management of complex event budgets
  • extreme attention to detail and deadlines
  • excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills
  • ability to accomplish goals diplomatically and tactfully
  • demonstrated high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative problem solving skills

Job Duties

  • Serve as project manager of multiple activities, scope out project tasks/team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones
  • Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality, multi-faceted events and productions
  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners
  • Act as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings
  • Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports
  • Work cross-departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets
  • Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues
  • Oversee registration strategy and logistics
  • May hire and oversee support staff, students and contingent event staff
  • Train and supervise junior event planners in proper execution and implementation of events

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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