Event Manager Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Event Manager
University of South Florida
in Sarasota, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary 55,000-60,000

Posted:

06/12/2025

Application Due:

06/26/2025

Category:

Conference and Events Administration Job Identification 40831
Job Category Business Services
Posting Date 06/12/2025, 05:48 PM
Apply Before 06/26/2025, 05:48 PM
Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
Locations 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34243, US
Hiring Salary 55,000-60,000
Essential Personnel No
Job Description This Events Manager is responsible for the managing campus wide scheduling, planning, and implementation for meetings, events, and conferencing on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. The Events Manager leads strategy and planning for high profile events and fosters partnerships with campus wide staff, faculty, technical services staff, coordination with student staff, facilities, public safety, and the catering department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Event Management, this position will aid in the planning of all facets of USF Sarasota-Manatee events primarily occurring on campus but occasionally at off-site venues as well. Nights and weekend may be required. Responsibilities
Lead strategy and planning for high profile events involving senior leadership and external
partners.
Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance
Serve as the university’s primary event contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
Contributes to event marketing and collaborates with Communications on visibility efforts.
Creates staffing plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents for major events.
Finalizes logistics independently and leads pre-event walk-throughs.
Manage and oversee all activities related to event, including facilities, set up, technology , etc.
About Us The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Working at USF With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
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