Event Manager
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Overview
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Manager, University Events within the Development and Alumni Relations Division. Reporting to the Director of University Events, this position is responsible for planning and managing multiple events, generally with fewer than 300 guests. The Manager oversees all aspects of assigned events, including invitation and theme creation, menu design and program details, and event set-up and strike coordination.
Responsibilities- Provide leadership and decision-making for University support staff, campus crews, and external vendors to ensure events are executed seamlessly.
- Produce events in alignment with standards and expectations set by the President of the University.
- Support the Director with planning and execution of larger, more complex events.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR
- Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
- Related
Experience:
Experience in planning, producing and evaluating goal-oriented programs and/or events or related experience.
Schedule or Travel Requirements
- Weekends and evenings on scheduled programs and projects.
- Longer hours as needed for events.
Administrative Faculty
- B. Candidates will be hired at a level commensurate with experience. To view the salary schedule, visit Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center memberships options
- Reno community discounts for Wolf Card holders
- Mountain EAP counseling and advising services
- Faculty Senate as the representative body for faculty
- No state income tax
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: reduced-rate tuition benefit; eligibility details.
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: resources for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Higher Education
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