Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Event Manager

Department: Advancement

Reports To: Director of Engagement

Prepared Date: 8/29/2025

The Event Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing logistical arrangements for campus and off-campus groups that utilize College facilities for meetings, conferences, workshops, presentations, performances, athletic events and other College or rental opportunities.

Responsibilities

• The Event Manager is the primary point of contact for all groups that utilize Columbia College facilities for special events.
• Contact, coordinate, advise/direct, and negotiate with clients to ensure appropriate event plan development and implementation.
• Ensure client needs are clearly understood by all support staff and oversee the implementation of the designated plan, including technical requirements (computer, audio, visual, multimedia), facility setup, catering, and patron/attendee safety, direction and access control.
• Collaborate with Internal Support Staff (Facilities, College Police, IT, Dining Services) and External Support Providers to direct and coordinate all support services for events, including facility oversight, venue policy compliance, and other special needs.
• Maintain event records utilized for event purposes.
• Use reservation/scheduling software to schedule, track, and document event logistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrate strong written and oral skills, problem-solving and organizational abilities, effective interpersonal skills, conflict de-escalation, flexibility, and knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Be a self-starter who can effectively work on multiple projects concurrently.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred. Minimum 2 years prior experience in event coordination, technical services and/or conference planning required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid South Carolina Driver's license required. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or other event industry certifications beneficial. Previous crowd management training is beneficial, and the employee will be required to successfully complete the organization's crowd management training program.

Computer/Technology Skills

Proficiency with computers, cloud services, MS Office programs (Excel, Outlook and Word), Google Suite required. Prior experience with industry-based scheduling software such as EMS preferred.

How to Apply

If interested in applying for this position, submit resume with cover letter through the online submission website at

Contact

For additional questions regarding the position, please contact Joye Hipp, Director of Engagement, via email at joyehipp@columbiasc.edu .

Equal Opportunity

Columbia College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Columbia College is EOE M/F/D/V.

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