Events Associate, Mccourt School Of Public Policy - Georgetown University

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Job Overview

Under the supervision and direction of the Senior Events Manager, the events associate will provide support with logistics and staffing for all McCourt School internal and external events including New Student Orientation, the Dean's Commencement Reception, other graduation-related activities, Faculty conferences and events, the Whittington Lecture, the Annual Holiday Party, and other McCourt School functions, alumni events, special events along with internal events and community building programs at McCourt.

The Events Associate will regularly collaborate with University constituents to provide information, support and assistance with event planning. The core responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support and staffing for logistics of all aspects of events, conferences and meetings (pre-planning, contract negotiation, onsite execution and post event wrap up).

• Assist with the scheduling and booking of event space.

• Provide coordination to ensure event success, and to execute logistic details such as meeting room setup, attendees experience and onsite client management.

• Maintain event calendars, coordinate registration, attendee tracking and other logistics, and assist with post-event details including processing of final invoices.

• Specific focus on student engagement activities and take on events/programming that help enhance the overall McCourt student experience.

The position will also support the Executive Director of Communications and Marketing with communications activities including: promotion of McCourt School events on McCourt School channels including weekly newsletters, flyers, and TV monitors around the McCourt School building. The person in this role will also be expected to liaise with McCourt School students to solicit feedback on event content and speakers, event format, trends in successfully communicating and marketing events to students.

Work Interactions

The Events Associate works under the direct supervision of the Senior Events Manager and is required to use independent judgment to help maintain a professional work environment. This individual manages graduate assistants charged with supporting events at the McCourt School.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in event management and communications or combination of education and relevant experience

• Proficiency in technologies related to the duties of the position, including Georgetown's events management system.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.

• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to cultivate partnerships.

• Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups and customers.

• Experience in higher education is a plus.

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The salary range for this position is between $44,022 and $62,500.

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EEO Statement:

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.