Position: Program Manager I, College Events
About: Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College’s Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has the skillsets necessary to be successful in this position. The College Events Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of event planning for Aims Community College events at all campuses. This position will coordinate and manage, from inception through execution, a high volume of both large and small events for the College. Duties include scheduling, planning, and executing events, meeting with clients to define expectations and requirements, developing and reviewing event plans, and conducting pre-event meetings and walkthroughs. The position coordinates event support services, which include planning security logistics, ensuring housekeeping coverage, working with internal and external vendors to secure event rentals, catering, technology, and other needed materials, and coordinating with Support Logistics staff as needed. This position reports to the Director of Events to receive materials as they pertain to event software and College policies & procedures. This position will manage high-profile events of significant importance to the College mission and vision.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Hospitality, Business, or other related field; one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience; experience using event-related database, software, and web systems; strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills; financial management and budgeting skills; flexibility and the ability to work nights and weekends; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public; use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel; demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills in an event coordination capacity where high-level customer satisfaction is required; superior time management, multi-tasking, and cross-team support skills; ability to accomplish assigned projects independently
Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, tuition waiver, retirement programs available
