College Events and Logistics Manager

Rowan-Cabarrus.

The Manager helps maintain a consistent standard for College events through thoughtful planning, effective project management, strong guest experiences and coordination among internal and external partners. Responsibilities include event planning and logistics, event budgets, facility use, scheduling, vendors, event staffing, executive and presidential event support, external facility requests and post-event assessment. The position provides event planning expertise to departments across the College. The Manager assesses event needs, develops project plans, establishes timelines, identifies required resources and coordinates with appropriate College departments throughout the planning process.

As a representative of the President’s Office and Rowan-Cabarrus, this position requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, judgment, customer service and attention to detail. The Manager works closely with departments across the College. The Manager serves as the lead project manager for an event but does not supervise other positions. The position is based at North Campus and provides support at all Rowan-Cabarrus locations as event and operational needs require. The position reports to the Director of Marketing and Events and may provide support to the President’s Office as needed.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience in event planning, project management, hospitality, promotions, facility management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events from initial concept through completion.
• Working knowledge of audiovisual, event production and virtual or hybrid event technologies, with the ability to identify technical needs and coordinate requirements with technical specialists.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership within a collaborative, cross-functional project environment.
• Ability to establish priorities, anticipate needs, solve problems and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, executive leadership, vendors, community partners and external organizations.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to creating welcoming, accessible and professional experiences.
• Ability to manage event budgets and maintain accurate financial and project records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn College scheduling, project management and event technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Experience planning and managing large-scale events, ceremonies, executive functions or other high-profile programs, preferably in higher education, government or a nonprofit environment.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, trustees, elected officials, donors, VIPs or other key stakeholders at events and official functions.
• Experience with event scheduling, space management, registration or event management systems such as 25Live.
• Experience coordinating facility use, vendors, procurement, budgets, contracts and other event-related operational needs.
• Experience coordinating audiovisual production, livestreaming, virtual or hybrid events, or other event technology needs.
• Knowledge of event accessibility, safety, emergency planning, risk management and related compliance requirements.

Department: Marketing & Communications

Work Hours

The position is based at North Campus and supports events and activities across all Rowan-Cabarrus locations. Regular travel between College locations may be required.The position requires flexibility to support events outside normal business hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Work may take place in classrooms, auditoriums, conference spaces, outdoor venues and other College or community locations.The position may require extended periods of activity during events and participation in event setup, event operations and event closeout, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Posting Date: 08/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Duty and Responsibility

• Serve as the lead project manager for major College events, ceremonies, special programs and other official functions from initial planning through execution and post-event assessment.
• Develop comprehensive event plans, timelines, production schedules, run-of-show documents, budgets, staffing plans, contingency plans and other resources required for successful event execution.
• Maintain College event planning standards, processes, checklists and related resources to support consistency, efficiency, accessibility and a high-quality guest experience.
• Coordinate presidential and executive-level events in collaboration with the President’s Office and College leadership, including speaker logistics, trustee and dignitary needs, VIP arrangements, event protocol and other executive-level details
• Maintain awareness of major College events and coordinate a College event calendar to identify scheduling conflicts, resource needs and opportunities for collaboration.
• Serve as the backup administrative manager for the College’s event scheduling and space management system, 25Live, and support accurate scheduling and space utilization.
• Manage internal and external facility-use requests and coordinate required approvals, documentation, insurance, security, custodial support, technology, fees and other operational requirements with appropriate College offices.
• Coordinate vendors, community partners and event-related services such as catering, rentals, décor, staging, equipment, entertainment and transportation. Obtain quotes and support procurement, invoicing and related documentation in accordance with College procedures.
• Develop, monitor and manage event budgets and maintain accurate financial and project records to support effective use of College resources.
• Coordinate Foundation-related events and serve as an event project manager for fundraising, donor and community functions hosted by or in partnership with the Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation
• Work closely with the Events team and Marketing and Communications to coordinate event logistics, staffing, technical production, rehearsals, audiovisual needs, promotion, registration, programs, signage, photography, videography and other event requirements
• Coordinate guest experience, accessibility, safety and emergency planning with appropriate College departments. This includes arrival, parking, wayfinding, seating, hospitality, accommodations and event-day operations
• Maintain event-related supplies, reusable assets, vendor information, project documentation and other records in accordance with College procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to support College operations and priorities

Organization

Working at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Our 102-acre North Campus is conveniently located in the North Carolina Piedmont, just off Interstate Highway 85 in Rowan County, within an hour's drive of several major cities. RCCC's 24-acre South Campus is conveniently located in Cabarrus County at the junction of I-85, NC 73, and Trinity Church Road.

Modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, shops, and learning resources are available at all campus locations. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to help students succeed as they are encounraged to learn in stimulating and innovative ways.

At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Continuing Education programs support the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. This division offers classes and short courses for professional development and community service courses of general interest at convenient times and locations.

Business and Industry Services' staff provide customized support for the community through the Small Business Center, New and Expanding Industry Training and Focused Industrial Training. The Small Business Center is designed to assist small business start-ups and to help existing businesses grow. The college's New and Expanding Industry Training office has earned national recognition for cooperative training efforts with area industries. Focused Industrial Training designs innovative educational programs for the service region's manufacturing sector.

An important function of the college is to provide educational programs on the pre-college level. Literacy Services offer adults the opportunity for meaningful social and occupational growth through Adult Basic Education (ABE), Human Resources Development (HRD), and the High School Equivalency Program (GED).

Employment

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers you an exciting opportunity to become a part of a community of educators and leaders who open doors for learning and personal growth. We are committed to our vision of building sustainable futures through the power of learning, and we do this through a team of committed employees. If you are looking for a career that is engaging, challenging, and rewarding, come join Rowan-Cabarrus.