University Event Strategist

University of Memphis · Memphis

The University Event Strategist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of high-quality university events and special projects that advance the University’s mission, brand, and strategic priorities. This position manages events from concept through completion, coordinating timelines, budgets, venues, vendors, catering, audiovisual needs, décor, transportation, communications, setup, breakdown, and on-site logistics.

The role also oversees the daily operations of the Event Consortium Reserve, including maintaining and tracking event inventory, coordinating equipment pickups and returns, inspecting returned materials, organizing the event warehouse, conducting tours, and assisting university partners with event planning and resource selection.

Working collaboratively across Marketing and Communications and with departments throughout the University, the Event Strategist serves as a key resource for creating organized, engaging, and memorable experiences for students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and other university stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strong project management and interpersonal skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and a willingness to be hands-on with all aspects of event execution, from strategic planning to setup and breakdown.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million. Coordinates and executes university events and special projects while overseeing event inventory and resources. Collaborates with campus partners to manage event logistics, timelines, vendors, setup, and on-site operations, ensuring professional and engaging experiences that support the University’s brand and strategic priorities.

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