Director of University EventsPosting Number: 494073
Type of Position: Full-time
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Categories: Administration
Position Title:Director of University Events
Department/School:Executive Affairs
Salary/Pay Rate:$80,000 - $90,000
Job Summary:The Director of University Events is responsible for managing use of University owned or leased facilities by Marist constituents and third-parties. This position serves as the primary liaison for University stakeholders, partners, and third parties utilizing campus resources on the main campus in Poughkeepsie, the Executive Center in New York City, and other locations as needed. The Director advances the University's mission by coordinating cross-divisional resources to ensure events meet policies and procedures and are executed in a professional manner consistent with Marist 100. Key attributes for this role include strong organizational, problem-solving and customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Higher Education Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in event management, conference services, campus operations, hospitality management, project management, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder events and managing facility usage, logistics, and vendor relationships.
Essential Functions: - Manage and coordinate use of facilities on the main campus in Poughkeepsie, at the New York City Executive Center, or other locations.
- Oversee all aspects of project management related to events from initiation to completion by developing comprehensive plans, defining goals, tasks, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Maintain strong working relationships with other University units in service of University events and related operations. Collaborate as appropriate to gather information, communicate effectively, answer questions, and complete tasks across a variety of departments.
- Support the Office of the Executive Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Operations with written materials, projects, initiatives, and meetings, as needed.
- Serve as a key member of the Commencement Committee with direct management of event staffing.
- Serve on committees and working groups to support the operation of the office and participate in university-wide activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Experience planning and executing large-scale institutional events, such as commencements, conferences, ceremonies, or VIP events.
- Experience with event management, scheduling, or reservation software.
- Demonstrated experience managing event budgets and vendor contracts.
- Experience supervising staff, temporary event personnel, or student workers.
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Required Application Documents:Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
Benefits:The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14+ paid holidays per year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan:
- First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
- University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
- Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits:
- Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
- University pays 100% tuition only.
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
Type of Position:Full-time
Classification:Administrative (Exempt)
Months per Year:12
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Hours per Week:37.5
Location:Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:1
Advertised: September 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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