Director, Events - Office of the Provost

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Events directs the development, planning, and daily operations of the meetings and events for the assigned department. Specifically, the incumbent oversees staffing, venue selection, set-up, tear-down, and on-site project management for all activities and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required
• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all amenities and accommodations at the event.
• Monitors and controls event budgets and negotiates all necessary contracts.
• Negotiates and writes proposals to secure sponsorship to offset event expenses.
• Oversees that proper financial paperwork is completed.
• Works with print and broadcast media for coverage of events.
• Recaps and analyzes events offering suggestions for improvement.
• Develops and promotes community relations opportunities.
• Oversees performance of vendors, volunteers, and staff at events.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director