Senior Associate, Events, Marketing

Huron • Chicago, IL

23h • $80,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. The Senior Associate, Events supports the execution of strategically aligned programs within the Events Center of Excellence (ECoE). This role manages defined event workstreams and medium-complexity programs while ensuring alignment to governance standards, audience engagement objectives, brand expectations, and performance metrics. The Senior Associate bridges tactical execution and emerging strategic leadership, applying disciplined planning, data accuracy, and proactive stakeholder coordination to deliver high-quality, executive-facing experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of event management or marketing program experience.
• Proficiency in: Microsoft suite Event management platforms such as Cvent CRM such as Salesforce (preferred)
• Core Skills & Competencies Industry Knowledge: Understanding of various event environments.
• Execution Excellence: Skilled in managing event logistics and deliverables with strategic awareness.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to identify problems and opportunities; generating and evaluating alternatives.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
• Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Innovation & Change Management: Uses event tools and platforms with efficiency (including AI-enhanced technology) for continuous improvement contributions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting executive-facing or high-visibility programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution & Workstream Leadership Lead defined event workstreams or independently manage medium-complexity programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery Support run-of-show development and execution logistics.
• Ensure alignment with established Events CoE operational frameworks, templates and standards.
• Facilitate portions of planning meetings and present status updates to stakeholders.
• Experience & Engagement Support Support audience-journey execution, including registration flows, communications, and engagement touchpoints.
• Coordinate executive-facing logistics and structured networking components.
• Ensure brand standards and messaging consistency across event materials.
• Measurement & Reporting Maintain accurate event data within event management platforms and CRM systems.
• Track attendance, engagement, and KPI metrics.
• Support post-event reporting, including documentation of insights and recommendations.
• Identify trends or execution improvements for future programs.
• Draft initial performance insights and recommendations for Manager review.
• Vendor & Budget Coordination Coordinate vendor logistics and contracts within approved frameworks.
• Monitor budget tracking and expense reconciliation.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with external partners and suppliers Team Collaboration Support cross-functional planning coordination.
• Model governance discipline and proactive communication.

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.
• All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
• Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.
• We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

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