Event Jobs in Draper, UT (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/29/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45505B
Job Title
Event Planning Management
Working Title
Event Planning Management
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Some early mornings, nights or weekends as needed.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00304 - U Career Success
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
55,000-60,000
Close Date
07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Event Planning Management
Direct/Manage/Supervise on-site and/or virtual marketing events such as customer seminars, full-scale conferences, virtual conferences, trade shows, webinars/webcasts, and other events. Oversee event planning and logistics, ensuring the successful execution of event programs. Determine event budgets and conduct research to identify new event opportunities for the organization based on potential attendees, speaking opportunities, and other factors. Assess current software and tools and provide recommendations for features/enhancements for future consideration and implementation to achieve goals related to virtual events. Develop event marketing strategies and communication plans to ensure positive results and ensure strategy is consistent. Oversee the development of processes for repeatability and scalability of events. Oversee the negotiation of contracts with conference sites, hotels, and outside vendors. Review post event analysis, budget recaps, and feedback, and incorporate into future event plans.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Supervisor, Event Planning Management
Direct/Manage/Supervise on-site and/or virtual marketing events such as customer seminars, full-scale conferences, virtual conferences, trade shows, webinars/webcasts, and other events. Oversee event planning and logistics, ensuring the successful execution of event programs. Determine event budgets and conduct research to identify new event opportunities for the organization based on potential attendees, speaking opportunities, and other factors. Assess current software and tools and provide recommendations for features/enhancements for future consideration and implementation to achieve goals related to virtual events. Develop event marketing strategies and communication plans to ensure positive results and ensure strategy is consistent. Oversee the development of processes for repeatability and scalability of events. Oversee the negotiation of contracts with conference sites, hotels, and outside vendors. Review post event analysis, budget recaps, and feedback, and incorporate into future event plans. Coordinates and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assists with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Event Planning Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
• Experience managing and executing events in a higher education setting
• Experience communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using project management tools like Trello
• Experience using Handshake
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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