Conference and Event Manager

About the role

The Conference and Event Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. The position designs and delivers high-impact events and builds strong community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-impact events and build strong community engagement
• Lead in planning and executing national and leadership-level events, on and off-site
• Manage the planning and coordination of events that anticipate a wide range of occupants, averaging up to 750 individuals
• Ensure all events showcase the College of Medicine brand, values, and commitment to excellence
• Interact with internal and external programs, clients, faculty, staff, students, and project stakeholders to plan and execute the logistics of conferences and events
• Manage event budgets, contract negotiation and execution, and event marketing and outreach efforts
• Build relationships and create seamless experiences to increase the college’s visibility and community engagement
• Event management, supervising Event Coordinators, volunteer recruitment and training, managing budgets, assessing risk, and evaluating outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in developing and administering non-credit educational programs, conferences and events, or marketing, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience
• Evening and weekend work and travel may be required
• Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple team and independent projects on short timelines in a fast-paced environment with utmost professionalism
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and meet departmental driving standards

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Skills

• Membership in a meeting planner association
• Experience composing publicity copy, such as newsletters, eblasts, announcements, website copy or social media copy

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.

Pay

$4,508.70 - $6,199.47 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full time (100% FTE)

Area/College

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine