Event Manager

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

. Plan, organize, manage, execute, and evaluate the Lubar College of Business' events .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and management, including budget oversight, logistics coordination, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in using tools like Asana and Workday to streamline event processes and enhance collaboration.

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Event PlanningBudget ManagementLogistics CoordinationStakeholder CommunicationAsana Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationBudget ReconciliationProject ManagementVendor ManagementOn-Site Event Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

AsanaWorkdayWordPressEmmaWebinar Technologies

Industry Keywords

Event ManagementProgram PlanningFiscal PoliciesStakeholder EngagementCompetition Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, manage, execute, and evaluate the Lubar College of Business' events
Work with the Director of Communications and Administrative Affairs, Marketing & Web Manager, and Dean's Office staff
Manage event planning and execution, including communications, reservations, day-of preparation, and post-event responsibilities
Manage and reconcile budget allocations and expenditures, execute approval processes, and adhere to fiscal policies and deadlines
Maintain an event calendar and detailed planning system
Organize and lead program planning and debrief meetings
Create event plans and templates using Asana
Create, distribute, analyze, and share post-event surveys
Oversee venues, setup and teardown, participants, volunteers, catering, parking, audio/visual, speaker contracts, photographers/videographers, web updates, and Emma email updates
Coordinate event marketing with the Marketing Manager
Collect RSVPs and provide weekly stakeholder updates
Execute confirmations, reminders, and follow-up communications
Maintain updated targeted-audience contact lists in SharePoint
Support other units' events through planning, marketing, room reservations, catering, and billing
Manage La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition, Scheinfeld Awards, and Business Ethics Case Competition
Plan competition schedules, workshops, deadlines, and final dates
Update competition details on the Lubar College website and promote competitions
Confirm judges and mentors with competition director approval
Manage competition logistics, communications, and day-of activities
Obtain winner information and process award payments
Prepare budget reports, funding recommendations, and improvement recommendations
Compile information for donor development reports
Some infrequent early morning, evening, or weekend event work is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of four years of professional experience planning and coordinating events, programs, executive-level meetings, or similar activities
Demonstrated evidence of independently coordinating events or projects from initial planning through implementation and follow-up
Demonstrated experience managing multiple events, projects, or priorities with overlapping timelines and deadlines
Coordinated event logistics, including vendors, facilities, technology, schedules, participants, or other event-related resources
Provided on-site event management and responded to event-related issues or changing circumstances
Experience communicating and working effectively with a variety of stakeholders, such as clients, colleagues, vendors, speakers, guests, or event participants
Developed event-related communications, reports, assessments, or other materials requiring accuracy and attention to detail
Experience using webinar, virtual meeting, and/or presentation technologies to support events or programs
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of start date
Preferred: 5-10 years of event management experience
Preferred: Experience managing budgets and adhering to fiscal policies
Preferred: Experience with Workday, Asana, WordPress, and Emma (or similar html email software)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Criminal background check and reference check process
Employment eligibility verification support
Equal opportunity employment