Events and Operations Manager - PHS

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York, NY

446d • $80,500 - $93,100

About The Position

The Events and Operations Manager for the Executive MBA/MS Program at Weill Cornell Medicine is responsible for overseeing all student-related events and operations within the program. This role involves managing logistics for class weekends, residential sessions, and various special events, ensuring a seamless experience for mid- to senior-level healthcare professionals participating in the program. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills to effectively coordinate with vendors, institutional partners, and students, while also supporting general program administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Approximately 3-5 years of work experience in events and operations, preferably in an academic/higher education environment.
• Experience with event planning and high-level client interaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, communication, time management and writing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and diplomatically in a high-pressure, complex environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on projects on an innovative, high-performing team.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and excellent grasp of English language/grammar.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and logistics for class weekends and residential sessions, including classroom spaces, audio/visual needs, catering, accommodations, schedule and staffing, materials, and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate special events such as guest lectures, industry-focused events, and student community building activities.
• Coordinate with institutional partners on graduation student activities, prepare program-specific elements, and coordinate student communications and participation.
• Provide on-site support for graduation events.
• Manage and update calendar of events and programming, as well as database of industry partners, guest speakers, and luminaries.
• Manage relationships with key vendors to support events and student-related programming.
• Process payments for reimbursements, compensation, and vendor payments.
• Manage student communication channels including program Canvas site, Class Weekend Notes, and Event Newsletters.
• Manage inventory and distribution of program gifts at designated points of student experience.
• Support general program administration, as required.

What This Job Offers

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