Director, Events

Director, Events

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00868

Division

Campus Space Management

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Director of Events oversees strategic internal and external event planning and execution, managing budgets, staff, and vendor relationships to support institutional goals like brand enhancement, community engagement, and fundraising.

Key responsibilities include leading a team, coordinating logistics for high-profile events like graduations and conferences, marketing campus facilities for external rentals, ensuring compliance with university and State policies, and analyzing event effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

Examples of Duties

Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement the overall strategy for university events, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives

Team Leadership:

Lead, manage, and develop a team of event professionals and student staff to ensure high-quality, professional event execution

Event Logistics:

Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, agenda planning, food and beverage, staffing, and day-of on-site coordination

Budget Management:

Manage event budgets, track expenditures, and explore opportunities to maximize revenue from events and facility rentals by updating our pricing and vendor agreements annually to adjust for market conditions.

Marketing and Promotion:

Develop marketing plans to attract external clients and secure business for campus facilities and by ensuring our marketing brochures and website are kept current.

Vendor and Stakeholder Relations:

Manage relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring excellent service to clients and guests

Compliance:

Ensure that all events comply with university policies, regulations, and legal requirements

Performance Evaluation:

Review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of events, making recommendations for improvements

Types of Events Managed

Signature University events:

High-profile events such as graduations, public lectures, award ceremonies, and opening/open days

Internal Events:

Events supporting various academic and non-academic initiatives and campus-wide activities

External Events:

Weddings, conferences, workshops, athletic camps, and other events hosted by external organizations and marketed for campus use

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management, often with a focus on large-scale, high-profile events
• Strong financial management and negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.

Employer New College of Florida

Address 5800 Bay Shore Rd

Sarasota, Florida, 34243

Phone 941-487-5020

Website https://www.ncf.edu/