Events Manager

Department

Booth Faculty Services: Faculty Specialists Students - Owings

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Events Manager manages the faculty workshops and recruiting events, oversees the daily operations of faculty-sponsored workshops, seminars, colloquiums and recruiting-related events at the Harper Center in Hyde Park. The role collaborates with Faculty Services team members, faculty workshop organizers and faculty recruiting coordinators to execute workshop and seminar events, as well as recruiting-related events. Responsibilities include organizing event details, catering and/or vouchers, schedules, visitor travel and reimbursements, as well as other logistics related to these faculty events. Additionally, the role provides administrative support to faculty at large, as needed, as well as assistance to Faculty Services and the Academic and Research Specialist team to further their mission of faculty support.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an ambassador for Booth and a resource for faculty guests before, during, and after their visits to campus.  Assumes responsibility for ensuring highest quality event management for events such as workshops, research seminars, and other meetings.  Oversees and reconciles budget through vendor selection, budget projections, and general checks and balances within the budget for workshops and events.
• Collaborates with faculty recruiting coordinators and deans’ office regarding faculty recruiting.  This includes coordinating application materials, scheduling meetings and flyouts, and managing other processes and requests that may vary by recruiting area.
• Assists faculty at large with general support and projects, including recommendation letters, course-related requests, reimbursements, and general inquiries.
• Assists Academic and Research Specialist team to further their mission of faculty support by providing help with projects ranging from course material updates, website updates, proofreading, and other faculty-related requests.
• Collaborates with Faculty Services team members at Harper Center (Hyde Park) and Gleacher Center (downtown) on projects and initiatives. 
• Plans and schedules events, programs, and outreach. Coordinates event-day logistics, and performs other routine assignments with guidance from others.
• Assists with identification and resolution of event and program needs, including vendor selection and contract negotiation. Keeps track of all expenses, prepares reports on costs, using existing procedures to solve routine problems as they arise.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Background with event management.
• Higher education background.