Job Summary:

The Events Manager is responsible for researching, creating, coordinating, and implementing select stakeholder events for the Neeley School of Business and oversees event-specific SOPs, modern event software implementation, and event resources for the Neeley School.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Conducts comprehensive event planning for Dean’s Office and Neeley-wide events including budgeting, registration, vendor management, contracting and negotiations, coordination, implementation, and post-event evaluation, as well as post- event budget reconciliation and year-over-year records. Events may include, but not be limited to, gatherings (on/off campus), conferences, advisory board meetings, and speaker series.
2. Develops, oversees and communicates with External Relations colleagues about comprehensive plans in order to coordinate timelines for all major events across the Neeley School, requiring complex calendar management and ensuring alignment across units.
3. Works with the Executive Director, External Relations, and team to broaden and enhance Neeley School relationships with prospective and current students/parent, faculty/staff, alumni, and corporate partners.
4. Collaborates with Neeley External Relations team to design and implement communication and publicity for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with event goals, success metrics and outcomes.
5. Oversees the production of events for Dean’s Office and Neeley-wide events, including venue selection and site visits, production of collateral materials, RSVP management, catering, volunteer coordination, and event-day logistics.
6. Serves as strategic advisor to Neeley units, offering guidance and expertise to support their event planning efforts.
7. Supports Neeley Alumni and Constituent Relations programming by providing strategic event guidance and coordination.
8. Fosters and maintains event-related relationships within Neeley and across the TCU campus to ensure strategic coordination and best practices as it relates to University-wide events.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree.
• 3 plus years’ experience in event planning or related experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Degree in marketing, strategic communications, hospitality or similar field
• 5 plus years’ experience in event planning or related experience.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• Experience using project management software such as Workamajig or Monday.com
• Experience using event software such as Cvent or Salesforce
• Experience with Canva.com

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts of marketing special events.
• Knowledge of organizational techniques.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in analytical thinking.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Ability to think creatively to develop effective programming.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse constituents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to be a self-starter.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.