Director of Events - Pomona College

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Director of Events - Pomona College

ID : 101788

Application Deadline : 9 / 24 / 2024

Category : Management

Company : Pomona College

Job Locations : US-CA-Claremont

Join Pomona College as the Director of Events and become a key player in shaping unforgettable experiences! Based in the scenic Claremont, California, Pomona College offers a unique blend of a close-knit community and the vast resources of The Claremont Colleges consortium.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement, you'll be at the heart of strategic planning and execution for some of Pomona's most cherished traditions and high-profile gatherings.

Imagine working in a collaborative, passionate team environment that values innovation and excellence, all while being part of a prestigious institution with a legacy of academic brilliance and a commitment to making a difference.

If you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a place where your impact will be felt across the campus and beyond, Pomona College is the place for you.

Description : What you'll be doing

The Director, College Events, designs, produces and manages high-quality events for Pomona College and extends the Sagehen standard of community and hospitality for all internal and external guests.

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Director is responsible for overall event services for the College and ensures that events support the college mission, engage campus communities, and reflect campus-wide priorities.

This position is a strategic leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing campus and regional events and conferences that cultivate relationships, raise revenue and philanthropic support, and enhance the College's reputation.

This position leads the team responsible for many of Pomona's high-profile functions and ceremonies (including Commencement, Founders Day, Veterans Day, Class Day, Family Weekend and Alumni Weekend), events sponsored by the Office of the President, conference and campus event services, public programming, all applicable contracts, signature College Advancement events both on campus and regional, donor receptions and other special gatherings.

The Director of College Events works closely and collaboratively across the campus and consortium, specifically with the President's Office, Communications Office, Facilities, Catering, Finance, Registrar's Office, Academic Advising, Dean's Offices, Dean of Students, Bookstore, Alumni and Family Engagement, ITS, Faculty, Staff, and ASPC.

Required Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor's degree or relevant educational experience.
• Licenses / Certificates : A valid driver's license or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.
• Experience : A minimum of 7 years of events management experience and demonstrated team management skills.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Firm understanding of and demonstrated experience with events strategy and execution (including development events), the Los Angeles events market, industry best practices and trends, resource management, vendor management, client service and leadership.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a diverse group of employees.
• Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial attitude, superb promotional and public relations skills, and a dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain relationships with constituencies and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds.
• Exercise a high-level of integrity and honesty. Effective stress management / composure required.
• Strong knowledge of Pomona, campus, vision, mission, goals, programs, policies and infrastructure.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, effective decision-making skills, and discretion.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy and tact.
• Experience with Salesforce, including Marketing Cloud, as well as email marketing tools, event management software, mobile event apps, virtual platforms, streaming services.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including many nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel in / out of state as needed.

Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter.

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Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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