What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meetings Manager position at Association of American Universities?
Job Description
Job Description
About AAU
Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation, promote best practices in undergraduate and graduate education, and strengthen the contributions of leading research universities to American society.
The Opportunity
AAU is excited to announce the search for a Meetings Manager. Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Meetings, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of AAU's constituent meetings, workshops, and both in-person and virtual events. The Meetings Manager will collaborate with staff across departments to manage logistics such as budgeting, venue selection, travel arrangements, technology needs, and VIP support, ensuring events are seamless and well-executed. The position will also serve as a liaison between constituent group members and AAU staff, managing communication, distributing materials, and maintaining membership lists.
The Meetings Manager will be responsible for preparing AAU's conference room spaces, coordinating vendor access, ensuring compliance with safety and insurance requirements, and managing attendee services. This role requires strong logistics management, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to exercise independent judgment to handle on-site execution and troubleshoot issues as they arise. The Meetings Manager will support AAU's mission by ensuring each event is aligned with organizational goals and runs smoothly.
To read a more detailed list of job duties for this role, please see the attached job description.
This position operates primarily on-site at AAU's Washington, DC office and other locations for meetings and events as required. After the initial 90 days of employment, this role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that requires at least three days in the office each week.
This position is classified as salaried and exempt.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- By the date of hire, applicants must reside within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
The total compensation package for this role includes :
For full details on AAU's benefits and perks, please click here.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications at https : / / aau.isolvedhire.com / jobs / . Applications will be accepted through February 17, 2025. After this date, the search team will begin reviewing submissions and contacting candidates.
Complete applications must include a resume and cover letter. Applications without these required materials will not be considered.
Qualified individuals with a disability will be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. Please contact us at jobs@aau.edu or call 202-898-7841 to request accommodation.
AAU is committed to a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, homeless status, or any other factors prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
