Assistant Director of Events
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About The Position
Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Assistant Director of Events, a highly visible leadership position responsible for the development, implementation, and post-event analysis of all on-campus and virtual special events and programs under the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This role is crucial in serving prospective and accepted students, their families, high school counselors, alumni, and friends of the university. The Assistant Director will act as a project manager, staff trainer, chief customer service officer, and manager-on-call for admissions-related events, ensuring that all aspects of the events are executed flawlessly to optimize the guest experience. A strong enthusiasm for Johns Hopkins University and the goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is essential for success in this role. In collaboration with the Senior Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruitment, the Assistant Director will work closely with the events and visitor center team to provide a strategic vision for event programming. This includes defining success at both strategic and tactical levels, coordinating event tasks and timelines, and managing various aspects of event logistics such as registration, marketing, budget projections, and vendor negotiations. The role also involves conducting post-event analyses to assess success and make recommendations for future events, as well as coordinating faculty participation in admissions events. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for student management, serving as a member of the staff leadership team for the Blue Key Society (BKS). This includes mentoring and supervising student employees and volunteers, managing a Special Events Student Coordinator, and overseeing the application process and training for over 200 student volunteers. The position requires a strong ability to think creatively and strategically, remain calm under pressure, and provide exceptional customer service while interacting with a diverse population.
