What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager Job at Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) in Ann Arbor position at Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED)?
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Department Summary :
Conference & Event Services provides expertise in conference and event management to U-M and external groups. The department is responsible for coordinating over 15,000 events annually, over 200 summer conference groups, over 100,000 summer bednights and many conferences each year. Overall department sales typically exceed $14 million annually. As a member of the team you will provide systems administration, project management, and event management for the department.
Conference & Event Services is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Position Summary :
NOTE : This is a 2-year limited term appointment with the potential to be re-evaluated for an extension!
Reporting to the Assistant Director, with broad latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines, the manager will work with internal, external and student clients and service providers to manage event logistics. The Event Manager will indirectly supervise support and student staff as dictated by contracted business.
Logistical Planning (50%)
- Manage the planning and execution of assigned programs, including scheduling and monitoring of all logistical and support service arrangements (dining, catering, facilities, housing, registration, etc.).
- Manage planning and execution of assigned weddings, student, departmental and social events.
- Collaborate effectively with service providers to secure necessary services on campus, and work with outside service providers on behalf of clients. Negotiate on behalf of clients and engage services of campus and non-campus services providers to support programs.
- Work collaboratively with the sales team; engage with sales as needed once the Sales team contracts business.
- Maintain program data in event management software; exercise diligence in updating program confirmations (added billable items, price changes and customer driven changes) and ensure signatures and funds are received within appropriate timelines.
- Assist and provide other support to conference operations as assigned.
- Assist onsite for programs as assigned by Associate and Assistant Directors of Event Services and as dictated by client contract.
Sales (25%)
Financial (15%)
Other (10%)
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This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
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