Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

Conference & Event Services provides expertise in conference and event management to U-M and external groups.  The department is responsible for coordinating over 15,000 events annually, over 200 summer conference groups, over 100,000 summer bednights and many conferences each year. Overall department sales typically exceed $14 million annually. As a member of the team you will provide systems administration,  project management, and event management for the department.

Conference & Event Services is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, with broad latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines, the manager will work with internal, external and student clients and service providers to manage event logistics.  The Event Manager will indirectly supervise support and student staff as dictated by contracted business. 

Responsibilities*

Logistical Planning (50%)

Sales (25%)

Financial (15%)

Other (10%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria:

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:

None

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Direct Reports:

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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