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Events Manager

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $66,000–$66,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage and execute intricate logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including venue selection, vendor coordination, on-site production, and budget management.

Role type

Senior IC events manager

Builds

Multi-viewpoint events, conferences, workshops, and public forums

Domain

Higher education / Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Event logistics coordination, vendor management, budget management, timeline creation, on-site production leadership, contract negotiation, hybrid/virtual event execution, financial system administration, report generation

Preferred skills

Conference management in academic/nonprofit settings, higher education experience, civil discourse engagement, project management, troubleshooting under pressure

Technologies

Event management tools, University financial system

Responsibilities

Manage event logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events; Create planning timelines and resolve operational challenges; Coordinate venue research, security, catering, AV, and decor; Lead on-site event production; Manage overseas conferences and negotiate with international vendors; Create and manage event budgets; Process invoices in University financial system; Generate guest lists and reports; Produce printed event materials; Partner with Student Engagement Manager for student-led events.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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