Events Manager - Pittsburgh, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates official academic, community, and stewardship events, including ceremonies, receptions, donor or friend recognitions, conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and reading groups. Events may be held in person or virtually. The role oversees University efforts and coordination with external vendors and service providers, event components, budgets, and event marketing. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to multitask throughout the workday.

The position is a full-time regular staff role on the University of Pittsburgh’s Administrative Support team, based on the Pittsburgh campus. The work arrangement is hybrid, combining on-campus and remote work as determined by the department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with sporadic work outside those hours. The University will consider a combination of education and relevant experience in place of education and/or experience requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education and/or experience requirement.
• At least 3 years of experience; a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the education and/or experience requirement.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate official academic, community, and stewardship events, including ceremonies, receptions, and donor or friend recognitions.
• Coordinate conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and reading groups, both in person and virtually.
• Oversee University efforts and coordinate with vendors and providers for catering, police, audiovisual services, facilities management, parking and transportation, risk management, budget accounting, photography, student leadership, volunteers, and outside services and materials.
• Oversee guest lists, invitation development, budget and report preparation, research, and event component design.
• Assist sponsors in developing event budgets.
• Manage event promotions, public relations, and marketing.
• Perform other duties assigned by the University.

What This Job Offers

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