Conference and Event Coordinator

6 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Role

The Conference and Meeting Manager will be responsible for providing planning services for Continuing and Professional Education's (CPE) large portfolio of academic conferences, meetings, and professional development programs. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent project management skills, a strong business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate program revenue to meet annual revenue targets for the unit
  • Supervise one or more program planning professionals who specialize in logistics and implementation
  • Work with faculty, staff, and external partners to identify needs for each program, develop a comprehensive budget plan, negotiate and secure contracts with venues and other necessary services, and establish a detailed scope of services
  • Occasional travel may be required to provide local and out-of-town program support

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience in business or hospitality management field
  • Extensive experience in conference, meeting or event planning, preferably in a higher education setting
  • Supervisory experience
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Experience in program budget development and management
  • Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with internal and external clients
  • Proven excellent sales skills with strong results
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong computer competency skills and high proficiency in office/collaboration tools and applications (Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, MS Teams, and Zoom)
  • Ability to handle numerous projects and details simultaneously and accurately while prioritizing according to need and schedule
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Advanced experience in project planning and budgeting in a continuing education setting
  • Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia and/or university policies and procedures
  • Preference may be given to individuals who have a designation of Certified Program Planner (CPP) or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight, a, a college,, and. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.



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