Event Manager

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Event Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and special events that support the mission and priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences. This position plays a critical role in building vibrant intellectual and social community within CAS by delivering high‑impact events that bring stakeholders (including but not limited to faculty, students, donors, alumni, and external partners) together around ideas, research, and shared purpose. The Event Manager is a solutions‑oriented professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, anticipates challenges before they arise, and responds creatively when plans change. The Event Manager understands events not just as logistics, but as relationship‑building opportunities that strengthen networks and foster lasting engagement. In addition to overseeing strategy, logistics, and budgets, the Events Manager contributes to the creative dimension of events by collaborating on invitations, signage, programs, and other visual or written collateral that enhance the guest experience and reflect the College’s brand and values. The Event Manager supports events hosted by the CAS Dean’s Office, development, departments, centers, institutes, and may collaborate with university-wide partners on major campus initiatives and regional alumni programs.

Requirements

Solutions-oriented professional.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.
Ability to respond creatively when plans change.
Understanding of events as relationship-building opportunities.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, and special events.
Building vibrant intellectual and social community within CAS by delivering high-impact events.
Bringing stakeholders together around ideas, research, and shared purpose.
Overseeing event strategy, logistics, and budgets.
Contributing to the creative dimension of events by collaborating on invitations, signage, programs, and other visual or written collateral.
Supporting events hosted by the CAS Dean’s Office, development, departments, centers, institutes.
Collaborating with university-wide partners on major campus initiatives and regional alumni programs.