The Program Manager for the Office of Special Events plays an integral role in the planning and execution of over 100 events annually This individual will execute event planning including registration scheduling crafting and submitting Request for Proposal RFP to vendors collecting reviewing and negotiating contracts arranging site visits vendor correspondence and menudcor research and selection The Program Manager will collaborate with other event managers to plan and execute events as well as manage assigned events independently This individual will be onsite for designated events and correspond with alumni donors campus partners and vendors as appropriateThe Program Manager will independently conceptualize plan and execute assigned University wide high level events for the Presidents Office and University Relations Duties include determining event objectives managing event budgets vendor selection and negotiation programming marketing collateral on site management event follow up and evaluation The Program Manager will be responsible for registration site development and maintenance Customer service responsibilities will include sending invitations tracking RSVPs answering the phone and responding to emailsThe Program Manager must have the availability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year be able to travel up to 5 of the time and be able to lift at least 40 lbs