Admissions Events Manager

Apply now Job no:9576
Work type:Full Time
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Categories:Staff/Administration, Admissions, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Assists in the development, management and execution of all virtual and face-to-face visitor programming, including programming off campus, to support admissions recruitment goals

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages admissions events as part of the recruitment plan, including; scheduling locations and creating agendas to promote positive and effective outcomes
• Develops event staffing plans to support the execution of the event including; coordinating faculty and departmental staff to support the program
• Manages program logistics and mitigates on site issues with external and internal participants
• Oversees specific departmental building operations including; student staffing, daily tour scheduling and inventory
• Monitors daily tour survey results and makes recommendations, as needed, for continuous improvement
• Oversees and coordinates the registration process for admissions events
• Develops training materials, coordinates schedules and provides feedback and coaching to event and student staff
• Reviews and assesses the admissions events programs including logistics, facilities and guest experience to make recommendations and modifications, as necessary
• Completes general admissions duties as needed (e.g. lead campus tours, conduct administrative tasks, etc.)
• Maintains records per department guidelines
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Experience working in guest relations, event planning, marketing or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing or a related field of study
• Prior event experience 

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised:15 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled