Event Manager

Job Details

Posting Number: S15206P

Working Title: Event Manager

Department: Terry-Event Management

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary: $51,000 + commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 07/01/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 06/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary

This position provides event management services primarily for the Georgia Economic Outlook Luncheon Series and the Terry College Graduate Convocation. As Event Manager, this position serves as the primary contact and requires exceptional coordination skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• High degree of autonomy in coordinating and delivering high-impact events
• Strong project management and organizational skills with proven proficiency in planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams and effectively manage relationships with diverse audiences, including upper-level administration, faculty, students, alumni, state and community leaders, and corporate partners.
• Detail-oriented approach with direct experience in event planning or higher education administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and SalesForce