Assistant Director of Events and Brand Experience-McDonough School of Business

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of practical events management experience required for a successful candidate.
• Complex project management experience, familiarity with the Google Suite, and experience with spreadsheets required
• Must be comfortable using digital event and project management systems including data management and security (specific supplemental training to be provided upon hiring).

This position is part of the team that coordinates events for the McDonough School of Business’ Dean’s Office, prominent faculty-led centers, initiatives, and institutes, and other key McDonough stakeholders across the business school. They are responsible for organizing and executing some 200 diverse, high-profile, complex events throughout the year and managing the school’s event spaces. Regular events could include, but are not limited to: Multiple graduation ceremonies and receptions, Board and Advisory Council meetings, luncheons and /or speaker dinners, multi-session conferences, reunion events, VIP presentations, C-suite panels, galas, staff and faculty luncheons / celebrations, among others. The individual will be responsible for making sure all events are properly executed to ensure they positively represent the school’s brand, supporting the overall goal of increasing the visibility and reputation of the school.

Successful events that are well organized affect all constituencies—prospective and current students and faculty, as well as the D.C., national, and international higher education/business communities. Events poorly organized adversely affect our national and international reputation. This position will impact our rankings, recruiting, fund-raising, student, faculty, and alumni satisfaction.

• Event Management: Organize and execute hundreds of diverse, high-profile, complex events throughout the year for various stakeholders across Georgetown McDonough. Coordinating and overseeing supplier
• Administrative Support: Manage event RSVP lists & check-in processes, process space reservations and rentals, properly process vendor contracts.
• Technical Support: Effectively utilize digital event, project management, and promotional platforms such as Salesforce, Wrike, EMS, LiveWhale, etc.

The Assistant Director of Events and Brand Experience reports directly to the Director of Events and Brand Experience and works closely with the Marketing and Communications team, Dean’s Office staff, and McDonough Center and Initiative staff. This position interacts regularly with all levels of the school’s administration, all undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty, and with GU administration offices as they relate to events. The individual also will work extensively with off-campus service providers such as caterers, equipment suppliers, A/V vendors, photographers, and private security for VIPs.

This role directly contributes to the University’s mission by ensuring that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs can take place in a way that promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding. Through convening successful thoughtful events, we can demonstrate how we are living and acting out our values in ways that increase our visibility and elevate the reputation of the school. This position’s work impacts our rankings, recruiting, fund-raising, and satisfaction among our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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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.