Program & Events Administrator

New York University • New York, NY

12d • $70,000 - $79,200

About The Position

The Program & Events Administrator will provide high-quality event planning and operational support to the Office of the Dean. Manage and coordinate all aspects of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events from concept through to brief, ideation, and event execution. Plan large-scale and multi-department events such as conferences, symposia, and workshops; advise on ideas for events, catering options, space, and staffing needs. They will also provide complex administrative support to the school’s executive leadership, including the Executive Dean, Senior Vice Dean, and Chief of Staff. This position will also manage an event budget and provide financial oversight. Develop policies and procedures for organizing and planning events. Assess and recommend changes to Tandon's protocols to optimize project efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area
• 3+ years experience with event management, operations, managing budgets, supervision and process improvement or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with technology including organizing large and small hybrid meetings and webinars, Box, Google suite, Microsoft Office.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Highly creative and analytical with the ability to develop new ideas based on the needs of the various events.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with competing timelines.
• Ability to handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity and diplomacy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
• Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events from concept through to brief, ideation, and event execution.
• Plan large-scale and multi-department events such as conferences, symposia, and workshops; advise on ideas for events, catering options, space, and staffing needs.
• Provide complex administrative support to the school’s executive leadership, including the Executive Dean, Senior Vice Dean, and Chief of Staff.
• Manage an event budget and provide financial oversight.
• Develop policies and procedures for organizing and planning events.
• Assess and recommend changes to Tandon's protocols to optimize project efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level