Events Manager at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Events Manager

The Events Manager oversees administrative functions associated with faculty and staff events, professional development workshops, conferences, Board of Visitors, and various graduate and undergraduate student events hosted/organized by the Dean's Office in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. The Events Manager collaborates on budget development and provides oversight of event budgets, marketing, creation of event contracts, and logistics.

Job Summary

Coordinates official events and other events in-person and virtually. Oversees vendors, event components, budget, and event marketing.

Essential Functions

Ability to work independently, manage projects and supervise delegated workload. Maintain accurate databases.

Sustain effective and professional communication.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Physical Effort

Position is primarily sedentary except for occasional light lifting related to event set up and tear down. Some travel across campus is required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Events Manager

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Events

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings possible

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings possible

Hiring Range: $43,894.50 to $53,711.00

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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