Event Services Manager
University Club - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24001743)
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Job Summary
Coordinates official events and other events in-person and virtually. Oversees vendors, event components, budget, and event marketing.
Essential Functions
The Conference Services department is seeking a qualified candidate for the open Event Services Manager position. This position will primarily focus on the sales, planning, and execution of Summer Camps & Conferences (SCC) programs from March – August annually. The ESM will assist with planning other events produced by Conference Services during the SCC offseason.
The position requires availability to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business levels.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Solicits and books new and returning clients for SCC programs on Pitt’s Oakland Campus.
- Ensures logistical details are confirmed with SCC clients and communicated to campus partners in a timely manner.
- Facilitates execution of all contracted activities and handles any issues experienced by SCC guests while on campus.
- Assists department leadership with training and oversight of SCC Assistants (student workers).
- Confirms all logistical details of assigned contracted events during SCC offseason.
- Manages external vendors and/or internal campus services providers for event execution.
- Communicates all event details and changes to Event Operations teams.
- Facilitates a seamless turnover from Event Sales & Service teams to Event Operations and assists with event execution as necessary.
Provides prompt, professional assistance, and outstanding customer service during all phases of event booking, detailing, and execution for both SCC and assigned offseason clients.
Physical Effort
Requires regular traversing of the University Campus to meet with clients and stakeholders and oversee conferences and events. Event equipment set up assistance and adjustments may be required. The ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and lift objects up to 30 pounds are 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? No
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs."
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
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 The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
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