Harvard University Director, Events Strategy and Management
Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Auto req ID : 66511BR
Job Code : 361059
Department : Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability
Time Status : Full-time
Union : Non Union, Exempt
Basic Qualifications :
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 8 years’ office experience in planning and coordinating meetings, events, administrative management, and related projects.
- Previous experience managing and executing events required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills :
- Experience working in a higher education environment preferable.
- High attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Competency with full Microsoft Office suite of programs and Zoom.
- Knowledge of cVent is preferred; willingness to learn cVent is required.
- Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Ability to set priorities among competing tasks, multiple constituencies, and deadlines.
- Must be able to manage the demands of multiple constituencies.
- Ability to develop staff, deliver positive and constructive feedback, and motivate staff to deliver quality work.
Position Description :
The Director of Events Strategy and Management will be a part of the Salata Institute’s leadership team and integral in ensuring that the Institute delivers consistently excellent and impactful events.
Responsibilities include :
- Reporting to the Executive Director and being a member of the Salata Institute’s Management Team.
- Managing internal events calendar and prioritizing events based on the Institute’s mission and goals.
- Developing event performance metrics and collecting data to inform event strategy.
- Leading the execution of a diverse portfolio of high-profile events.
- Supervising a team of events officers and managing contractors and student volunteers.
- Securing event venues and arranging support services.
- Troubleshooting problems with virtual and in-person events.
- Creating an environment of continuous improvement based on systematic performance measurement.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging :
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as pathways to achieving inclusive excellence.
Additional Information :
- A cover letter is required.
- The position is based on the Harvard University campus with the option of working remotely one day per week.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
- This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.
- Evenings and weekend work can be significant during peak periods.
Benefits :
Visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package.
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