Assistant Director of Events and Brand Experience-McDonough School of Business
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Events and Brand Experience is part of the team that coordinates events for the McDonough School of Business Dean’s Office, faculty-led centers, initiatives, institutes, and other stakeholders. The role organizes and executes approximately 200 diverse, high-profile, complex events throughout the year and manages the school’s event spaces. Events include graduation ceremonies and receptions, board and advisory council meetings, luncheons and speaker dinners, conferences, reunions, VIP presentations, panels, galas, and staff and faculty celebrations. The Assistant Director ensures events are properly executed and positively represent the school’s brand, supporting its visibility and reputation. The position works closely with the Director of Events and Brand Experience, the Marketing and Communications team, Dean’s Office staff, and center and initiative staff. It interacts with administrators, students, alumni, faculty, University offices, and external providers such as caterers, equipment suppliers, audiovisual vendors, photographers, and private security. The role contributes to Georgetown’s mission by convening thoughtful events that support intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding and strengthen the school’s reputation, rankings, recruiting, fundraising, and community satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of practical events management experience.
- Complex project management experience.
- Familiarity with Google Suite and spreadsheets.
- Comfort using digital event and project management systems, including systems involving data management and security.
Responsibilities
- Organize and execute diverse, high-profile, complex events for stakeholders across Georgetown McDonough.
- Manage the school’s event spaces, including processing space reservations and rentals.
- Coordinate and oversee event suppliers and service providers.
- Manage event RSVP lists and check-in processes.
- Properly process vendor contracts.
- Use digital event, project management, and promotional platforms, including Salesforce, Wrike, EMS, and LiveWhale.
- Help ensure events positively represent the school’s brand and support its visibility and reputation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life balance benefits.
- Employee discounts.
- Voluntary insurance options.
- Professional development and community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
