Assistant Director of Events and Brand Experience

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Organize and execute approximately 200 diverse, high-profile, complex events throughout the year .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $44,022 - $73,407 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring successful execution of high-profile events while maintaining brand integrity. Proficient in utilizing digital platforms for event planning and management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Management ExperienceProject Management SkillsVendor Contract ProcessingDigital Event Platforms ProficiencyBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationProject ManagementData ManagementRSVP ManagementSpace Reservation Processing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceWrikeEMSLiveWhaleGoogle Suite

Industry Keywords

Event PlanningStakeholder EngagementBrand RepresentationComplex EventsGraduation Ceremonies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize and execute approximately 200 diverse, high-profile, complex events throughout the year
Coordinate events for the Dean’s Office, faculty-led centers, initiatives, institutes, and other McDonough stakeholders
Manage the school’s event spaces
Organize graduation ceremonies, receptions, board and advisory council meetings, luncheons, speaker dinners, conferences, reunion events, VIP presentations, C-suite panels, galas, and staff/faculty celebrations
Coordinate and oversee suppliers and off-campus service providers
Manage event RSVP lists and check-in processes
Process space reservations and rentals
Properly process vendor contracts
Utilize Salesforce, Wrike, EMS, LiveWhale, and other digital event, project management, and promotional platforms
Ensure events are properly executed and positively represent the school’s brand
Work closely with Marketing and Communications, Dean’s Office, McDonough centers and initiatives, university administration, students, alumni, and faculty
Report directly to the Director of Events and Brand Experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required
3+ years of practical events management experience required
Complex project management experience
Familiarity with the Google Suite
Experience with spreadsheets
Comfortable using digital event and project management systems, including data management and security
Specific supplemental training to be provided upon hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities