Director, University Events

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Public Relations and Marketing Communications Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Director of University Events. This role involves working with partners across the university to develop strategies and implement plans that foster open and honest communication, which is fundamental to establishing and maintaining credibility and building support for the university. The Director will oversee annual university events and ensure that coherent messages are conveyed to highlight the university's impact, depth, breadth, and diversity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education
• Experience working with Spectrum, Blackbaud and Wordpress.

Responsibilities

• Managing the university events budgets and staff, including 2 Assistant Directors and an Event Manager.
• Overseeing annual university events including Convocation, Celebrating Faculty Excellence, Homecoming week, Veteran's Recognition Ceremony, President's Holiday Party, Commencement, Service Recognition Awards, Town Halls, State of the University and the Eternal Flame Remembrance Ceremony.
• Organizing non-annual events such as Investitures, groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, posthumous degree ceremonies, as well as organizing events that will be hosted at the President's house.
• Maintaining and updating the University events website and handling all requests for event space around the Atlanta campus and all other event-related inquiries, from internal and external clients.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree