Event and Programming Manager

Req Id:

41490

Job Title:

Event and Programming Manager

City:

West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary As the Event and Programming Manager, you will plan, develop, oversee, contribute to, and implement events and programming that increase the visibility of the John Martinson Honors College (JMHC). The activities to be managed include collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and the target audience includes individuals both inside and outside of the college. The Event and Programming Manager will work with and represent JMHC at university events, collaborate with JMHC colleagues, and engage JMHC students to build support for activities and events that elevate the college's profile and develop new and creative approaches to events and functions. You must be able to work independently with limited supervision, exercise judgment to plan and make decisions on event arrangements, and implement moderate to significant improvements to enhance event performance. You will be responsible for managing the budget for each event, approving expenses, and using tools like Qualtrics to track, extract, and analyze event data to evaluate the effectiveness of programming. Due to the nature of the position, some evening and weekend work will be required. At Purdue, you'll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they're the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you're ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.

About Us:

The John Martinson Honors College (JMHC), Purdue's only academic residential college. We challenge and empower students to contribute to society in meaningful ways and excel in their careers. We are an interdisciplinary community where highly motivated students build strong relationships, develop multiple dimensions of themselves, and collaborate to innovate for a better world. We accomplish this mission across our four pillars, undergraduate research, global and community engagement, interdisciplinary academics, and leadership development. See more about the John Martinson Honors College at https://honors.purdue.edu/ or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/purduehonors/ When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience Qualified candidates will need: Bachelor's degree in a related field Four (4) years of experience in a professional role related to event or program management Familiarity with and experience in event and program planning, networking, and interacting with a wide range of constituents

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and with a team Adaptable to a changing environment Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills Capable of collaborating with multiple partners Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel Demonstrated ability to gather and provide appropriate data for event planning and execution

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA:

Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility:

Defined Contributions Waiting Period

Career Stream Compensation Information:

Professional 3 Pay Band S065 Job Code # 20002948 The anticipated annual salary range for this position is 60,000-63,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. EOE Purdue University is an EO/EA University