Event Manager

The office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) facilitates impactful learning experiences
that leverage the UW-Madison School of Education's resources in support of community goals. Using the
expertise of faculty, staff, and community stakeholders, PLACE sparks inspiration and connection to bring the
Wisconsin Idea to life.

The PLACE Event Manager reports to the Director of Business and Operations and will direct daily operations of
events, monitoring the budget and/or supervising event planning staff to ensure that operations run efficiently,
economically, and in line with department goals and policy.

We are seeking a candidate who can independently manage events from start to finish, including guiding
partners through the conception and design phase, scheduling and running planning meetings, sourcing and
contracting with venues and hotels, working with catering and A/V companies, arranging group travel, and
managing budgets. The Event Manager will also act as the primary point of contact for attendees leading up to
events and be responsible for leading the setup and providing onsite support during events. Occasional night
and weekend work is required.

• Monitors the budget and approves expenditures

• Establishes and sustains relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Establishes and executes day-to-day operational functions and goals of events to align with existing strategy

• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

School of Education / Professional Learning and Community Education

Minimum: $58,000.00 annually
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
fund.

2+ years of experience in in-person and event planning and management
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to think critically and strategically to solve problems
The ability to thrive working in a deadline-driven environment both independently and as part of a team

Experience planning for hybrid events
Experience using registration management software
Experience using project management software
Experience following established policies and procedures to purchase goods and services
An interest or background in the arts, health, and/or education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Please go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status. Upload a copy of your current resume and a cover letter.

Candace Patterson
cpatterson7@wisc.edu

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