CareerPlan

Assistant Director, Event Management

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$60k–$69k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Planning, executing, and providing logistical support for a wide range of student, faculty, and alumni events across University of Chicago Student Centers.

Role type

Assistant Director, Event Management

Builds

Student events and programs in Reynolds Club, Bartlett Hall, Mandel Hall, and other campus locations

Domain

Higher Education / Student Life

Required skills

Event planning and coordination, budget management, vendor relationship management, staff supervision and training, scheduling and billing administration, policy implementation

Preferred skills

Events management in student union or hotel settings, financial administration and billing, Event Management Software (EMS) or Social Tables experience

Technologies

Event Management Software (EMS), Social Tables

Responsibilities

Plan and execute events; supervise union and student staff; manage event budgets and billing processes; cultivate vendor relationships; hire, train, and evaluate employees; ensure compliance with university event policies; provide on-site logistical support; audit scheduling and billing practices.

Seniority

Mid-level Individual Contributor