Assistant Director, Events & Marketing
William & Maryhttps://williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/WM/job/Posting-Location-William-Mary/Assistant-Director-Events -Marketing_JR102173 Williamsburg, Virginia, United States Career Development William & Mary Job Requisition: JR102173 Assistant Director, Events & Marketing (Open) Job Posting Title: Assistant Director, Events & Marketing Department: CC00255 WM001 | WMUA | Career Development Job Family: Staff - Administrative & Office Support Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: Cohen Career Center Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary Job Description Summary: Mission Statement University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary. The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore professional possibilities and navigate lifelong career development. Position Summary The Assistant Director for Events & Marketing is a key member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Career Development & Professional Engagement Operations, with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Strategic Events and is responsible for event coordination and support of events and programming for the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement. The Assistant Director will work directly with vendors, campus partners, employers, students and the career team as well as colleagues within Advancement to provide pre-planning and onsite management of assigned events. In collaboration with the Director of Operations, they will develop and implement marketing strategies that increase awareness, engagement, and event participation. The Assistant Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office campus. Learn more about University Advancement and view the full position description for this job on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php Job Description: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Experience in planning or coordinating meetings and events and managing logistics (Typically 2+ years). Demonstrated strong sense of customer service and is a team player who is also comfortable as a self-starter. Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills to develop and foster communication and teamwork with a diverse audience including alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students, and the university community. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud and a variety of computer applications including word processing, graphic design, spreadsheets, databases, and online systems. Exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and displays sensitivity to personal information. Knowledge of successful event planning and execution practices. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing or related field, or relevant certificates. Experience with event planning and coordination in higher education or career services. Experience with social media and web-marketing based platforms. Experience with procurement and accounts payable processes such as processing and tracking vendor quotes, invoices and payments. Experience working in a higher educational setting and managing student employees. Experience with event planning and coordination in higher education or career …