Events Manager

Pitt Business is seeking an Events Manager who will support major school events to include graduation, conferences, competitions, recruitment events and major annual events for the Dean's office. This is a regular, part-time position working 20 hours per week with an available hybrid schedule. The Events Manager will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to produce high-quality events that consistently showcase the School.

Job Duties

• Coordinates official events such as academic, community and/or stewardship-type ceremonies, receptions, and/or donor/friend recognitions and other events such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and reading groups both in-person and virtually.
• Oversees and coordinates University efforts and/or with external vendors for catering, police, audiovisual, facilities management, parking and transportation, risk management, budget accounting, photography, student leadership, volunteers, and outside service and material providers.
• Oversees guest list and invitation development, budget and report preparations, research, and design of event components.
• Assists sponsors with developing event budgets.
• Manages promotions, public relations, and marketing of events.

Coordinates official events and other events in-person and virtually. Oversees vendors, event components, budget, and event marketing.

Support major school events to include graduation, conferences, competitions, recruitment events and major annual events for the Dean's office.

Generally sedentary but will require some travel on campus to attend and plan meetings/events.

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.