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Director, Events
Location
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$85K - $95K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Events
Campus Compact
• Oversee our portfolio of events-based programming to deliver on Campus Compact’s mission and support member campuses. • Report directly to the senior director of communications & events, and work in partnership with the events manager. • Own events operations & budget management, lead the development of our overarching events strategy. • Partner with program teams to envision and deliver a portfolio of events (both in person and virtual). • Supervise the events manager.
Job Requirements
- Education level: has a relevant undergraduate degree
- 3+ years in a director-level or similarly scoped role
- Developing an organizational event strategy
- Delivering quality events at a high level; experience in a higher education setting preferred
- Managing full-time, in-house event staff who hold a high level of organizational and cross-functional responsibility and relationships
- Robust experience with budget management & development.
- Comfort with budget management and payment systems
- Experience working on grant-funded projects preferred.
- Ability to plan and execute both virtual and in-person events with excellence
- Experience using event-related tools and software, including Zoom and Swoogo (or an equivalent registration management system)
- Ability to think strategically and ensure appropriate input and perspectives are included when working cross-functionally
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly.
Benefits
- Campus Compact provides a competitive benefits package, including national healthcare coverage
- generous paid time off
- an employer retirement contribution
- flexible work environment
- an inclusive and caring culture
- dedication to professional development
- Winter Break: Dec. 24th - Jan. 1st
- Summer Reset: Week of July 4th
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