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Assistant Director, Event Management

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $60,000–$60,000🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

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 (IC)

Builds

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

Domain

Higher Education / Student Life / Event Operations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Experience with Event Management Software (EMS) or Social Tables, financial administration experience, hotel or student union event experience

Technologies

Event Management Software (EMS), Social Tables

Responsibilities

Plan and execute events; supervise union and student staff; manage event budgets and billing processes; maintain vendor relationships; ensure compliance with university policies; hire, train, and evaluate employees; provide logistical support to clients

Seniority

Mid-level IC, supervisory responsibilities

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