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Position Summary:

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Event Manager - College of Business - Executive Education in Boca Raton, FL.

The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States, with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating a wide range of high-impact events that support the strategic goals of the College of Business – Executive Education. Responsible for overseeing all events, but has a heavy emphasis on corporate and external clients, which includes but is not limited to corporate events, executive forums, donor engagement events, and conferences. These events will enhance the college’s reputation and strengthen corporate partnerships that can lead to various business development opportunities. The Event Manager will work closely with the Director and receive specific directives and initiatives to drive strategic priorities while ensuring the brand and mission are preserved.

• Plan and execute a variety of corporate events such as, but not limited to, conferences, networking receptions, and leadership forums.

• Collaborate with leadership to align event programming with strategic initiatives and corporate engagement goals.

• Develop event timelines to ensure seamless execution and identify opportunities for new signature events.

• Manage logistical aspects of events, including venue coordination, catering, audiovisual needs, signage, registration, and staffing.

• Ensure all events adhere to university policies, guidelines, and risk management standards.

• Track and process payments to reconcile the budget for all events.

• Implement best practices to continually enhance the event quality and impact, and provide white-glove customer service to all clients.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, to include but not limited to, IT support, Operations, and event staff.

• Serve as a liaison between the College of Business – Executive Education and corporate clients.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). ​

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Customer service and negotiation skills

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Strong organizational skills, project management skills and critical thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Salary:

$70,000-$75,000 annually

College or Department:

COB: Executive Degree Programs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2026-05-07

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.