Event Manager

Company: Brown University

Brief Description of Company or Position

Brown University is a private, independent institution founded in 1764. The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/​Equal Opportunity Employer.​
Position available Mon, 05/30/2011

Responsibilities

The Event Manager designs, establishes, and oversees the integrated logistical and administrative support needs of multiple, complex, and wide reaching University and third party events, conferences, and/​or other programs.​ Serves as a primary point of contact for both the client and the service providers.​ Assesses program goals, estimates facility, equipment, logistical, and catering requirements, schedules and runs meetings, develops program budgets, and negotiates and administers service and client contracts.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 4 years experience planning and managing events.​ Knowledge and understanding of meeting and event planning principles, requirements, procedures, and available resources.​ Highly skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities, and the ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.​

Education: Bachelor's degree

Salary Range & Benefits: 41,500 - 73,500

Relocation Package Available: Please select

To Apply Please Contact

To apply for this position, please visit Brown University’s career website at http://careers.​brown.​edu and reference job #A02143.​
john_wilcox@brown.edu