Director of Presidential Events and Hospitality

1 week ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

This is a full-time, regular position at InsideHigherEd. The Director of Presidential Events and Hospitality will serve as the hospitality liaison for the President and the President's spouse and will be the lead representative for the management of Presidential Events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Event Planning and Execution: Design and maintain a hospitality program which will establish a presidential level of expertise and execution. Working with Dining Services to establish a top of class events program at the President's home (Sloane House).
  • Collaboration and Consultation: Consult and collaborate with related University departments, such as Development and Alumni Relations, MarCom, Strategy and Innovation, and the Office of the Trustees, to ensure the successful planning, preparation, and completion of all events.
  • Stewardship and Cultivation: Stewardship and cultivation of presidential level donors. Vet invitation lists, printed materials, event related budgets, program agendas and timelines, seating arrangements, style, and location of events, briefing books and speaking engagement checklists.
  • Advancement Program: Develop an advancement program for trustee and overseer functions by working with the Office of the Trustees, Office of Strategy and Innovation, and Chief of Staff for the President to advance, maintain and expand the program to better serve the University.
  • Sloane House Operations: Oversee Sloane House operations and staff including the preparation of the Sloane House for any events held on the premises by coordinating with the appropriate University departments and ensuring Sloane House's aesthetic standards are met (grounds and household maintenance and cleaning).
  • Staff Supervision: Supervise staff assigned to the Sloane House and evaluate their performance consistent with university policies and procedures.
  • Special Projects: Provide special project assistance and research for the Executive Director and Chief of Staff.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 years of experience
Equal Opportunity Employer

InsideHigherEd is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.



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