Event Manager, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) includes the Division of Student Affairs Business Office, Development Office, ITS Office, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Events and Boards, and Staff Experience.

Manages the logistics, coordination, and marketing of division-wide undergraduate and graduate student programming, including but not limited to Torchbearer100, Late Night Breakfast, and Farewell FSU. Monitors budgets and ensures compliance.

Manages events and meetings on behalf of the Undergraduate Student Experience Strategy (USES) group. Schedules regular meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and coordinates communication as needed. Convenes planning teams and leads cross-functional project management (scope, roles, timelines, risk mitigation, and post-event debriefs).

Builds and maintains partnerships with campus units to align programming with institutional priorities. Works with the Graduate Student Resource Center, Council of Graduate Students, and Transfer Student Services Office to develop and implement student experience opportunities and initiatives across campus for these respective populations.

Create strategies to effectively market and promote events to our campus and local communities. Maintains division-wide calendar of events and important dates.

Coordinates the recruitment, selection, and placement of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, and events focused on enhancing student life. Other duties are assigned.

Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

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We anticipate hiring in the high $40,000s to low $50,000s commensurate with education and experience.

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.