Event Manager II

College of Nursing:

A leader in nursing education for more than 40 years UCF College of Nursing is doing MORE to ensure a healthier future for all. With a new permanent home at UCFs Academic Health Sciences Center we have the space to prepare more Knight nurses with academic excellence and an opportunity to impact more lives with innovative interdisciplinary research.

The Opportunity:

The College of Nursing at the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion on UCFs Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona is hiring for an Event Manager II. This role supports and promotes the College to both internal and external audiences as part of the Marketing & Events team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications the Event Manager II manages and oversees all College of Nursing events ensuring they align with UCF and CON standards regulations and expectations. This position also maintains relationships with Nursing faculty staff donors alumni and partners providing excellent event experiences and customer service.

Responsibilities:

Event Management:

• Manages special events for students alumni donors and other constituents including but not limited to Recognition/Pinning Ceremonies White Coat Ceremony departmental events and other annual events.

• Strategically plans and executes high-quality events and functions.

• Creates event reports timelines task lists scripts and event communications.

• Responsible for attendee solicitation registration and tracking. Produces executes and oversees events on-site.

• Manages building and event logistical aspects for College of Nursing events including site selection facility contract negotiations catering/food and beverage needs development and review of event vendor contracts and processing and other related responsibilities.

• Submits and coordinates building and facilities requests for events and meetings taking place in the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion.

• Works closely with Academic Health Sciences Campus facilities housekeeping technology events and logistics teams along with CON teams including leadership finance IT advancement alumni relations and regional campuses.

Staff Management:

• Direct supervision training and reporting responsibilities for CON events staff members including the Event Coordinator I and Events and Marketing Assistant (OPS) position.

• Supervises directs and manages on-site event and/or venue personnel AV and catering staff vendors and volunteers during event activities.

Administrative and Budget Management:

• Develops controls and administers event budgets and oversees the preparation and management of budget reports. -Ensures accountability accuracy and integrity of event records including fiscal controls.

• Manages ordering and production process for promotional items and maintains inventory catalog of items and events equipment.

• Packages materials for outreach gifting and tabling.

• Cross-trains with fellow marketing and events team members to ensure consistent support for the College.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of previous experience in event planning and execution in higher education non-profit or commercial environments.

• Project management skills overseeing internal event staff and external vendors for events.

• Experience in the hospitality industry and strong customer service skills.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiarity with basic graphic design tools (Canva) and event registration software is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills attention to detail and adaptability.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment and be part of exciting projects and events working both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your online application please submit a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is between $56030- $68637. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.

• Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

• Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer as sponsorship is not available for this position.

UCF College of Nursing is located at the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion on UCFs Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona. Address: 6825 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando FL 32827. Parking with valid UCF parking pass is available in the lot and shuttle service is available from Main Campus to the College of Nursing.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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