Events Manager Jobs in Canton, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Eagle Dining Services
Job Summary
The Events and Customer Experience Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance the overall dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests across Eagle Dining Services. This position focuses on understanding customer needs, improving the customer journey, coordinating engagement initiatives, and creating memorable dining events that strengthen participation and connection with the Eagle Dining program.
The Events and Customer Experience Manager will collaborate closely with dining leadership, campus departments, and the Business and Finance engagement team to develop innovative programs, events, and communication strategies that promote the dining experience and support departmental goals. The position will monitor customer feedback and satisfaction, identify opportunities for improvement, coordinate event planning and execution, and use data and customer insights to continuously enhance the dining experience across all dining facilities.
Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the customer experience across Eagle Dining locations and customer touchpoints
• Analyze customer feedback, satisfaction metrics, and engagement data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor customer experience trends, industry best practices, and key performance indicators to recommend continuous improvements to dining operations and engagement
• Plan, promote, and evaluate dining events in collaboration with dining leadership and campus partners, maintaining documentation and using feedback to improve future programming
• Develop and coordinate a calendar of engaging dining events focused on student engagement, nutrition, culinary education, and community building
• Collaborate with dining leadership and campus partners to address customer concerns, improve service standards, and support a consistent dining experience

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Business Management, Public Relations, or a related discipline

Required Experience

• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events or engagement programs in a high-volume or customer-facing environment
• Progressively responsible experience in customer experience, hospitality, dining services, event management, student engagement, marketing, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing, communications, business administration, event management, student affairs, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience in customer experience, hospitality, dining services, event management, student engagement, marketing, or a related field
• Experience planning and executing events or engagement programs in a higher education, hospitality, or customer-facing environment
• Experience using customer feedback, satisfaction data, or engagement metrics to improve programs and services

Proposed Salary
$46,513 - $58,141
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with students, campus partners, and dining leadership
• Ability to manage multiple events, projects, and priorities in a fast-paced environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event planning, survey, or customer feedback platforms

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Apply Before Date
October 15, 2026
Application review may begin on September 9, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.
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Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required
• Working with high-stress situations
• Operating motor vehicle equipment (position is required to drive)
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day
• May at times, be required to perform work in harsh conditions
• Evening and weekend work may be required

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV