Events and Special Projects Manager - Hybrid Role in Higher Education

Description

This role is essential in the planning, coordination, and execution of organizational events and special initiatives. You will oversee the end-to-end management of events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, resonance with target audiences, and flawless execution. Additionally, you will lead special projects that advance the organization's mission.

Schedule

Part-time (32 hours per week), benefits-eligible with hybrid work options, requiring regular on-site presence in Hanover, NH (1-2 days per week remote flexibility).

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• 3-5 years of professional experience coordinating and managing complex events and event calendars.
• Experience in office administration or program management.
• Excellent organizational skills with adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for connecting with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in technology/communication tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Slack, and Zoom).
• Demonstrated project management and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive learning community and professional growth.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in higher education.
• Experience with higher education enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Slate, Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Salesforce, OnBase, etc.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Events Management (60%):
• Plans and oversees logistics for in-person and virtual recruitment and yield events.
• Negotiates venue contracts and communicates with venue contacts about logistics.
• Maintains a master calendar for recruitment and yield events.
• Collaborates with admissions officers, alumni, and students regarding event scheduling.
• Handles inquiries related to events via phone, email, and online channels.
• Special Projects (30%):
• Manages and completes special projects that drive the organization's mission forward.
• Teamwork and Collaboration (10%):
• Collaborates with Admissions & Financial Aid colleagues and other offices for community events and logistics.
• Assists in staffing the Admissions reception area and welcoming visitors.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness in communications and actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination on various bases. Applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include various checks. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant, and all information will be handled confidentially and non-discriminatorily.

Special Instructions to Applicants

We enforce a Tobacco-Free Policy, prohibiting smoking and tobacco products in all organizational areas.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Employment Type: Full-Time