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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Senior Event Producer is responsible for coordinating and managing the planning, production and implementation of collegewide events and for managing the coordination of event calendars across the college. The Senior Event Producer will facilitate a collaborative approach to ensure projects and programs adhere to best practices and protocols of the university. The position will develop events that engage stakeholders and meet the strategic needs of the college.

The Senior Event Producer will serve as a key advisor to the dean, the assistant dean for college operations, and other members of the college's Executive Committee. They will be a highly motivated professional who will be deeply involved in creating an annual events strategy for the college. The position uses event production best practices and design principles to provide a quality, branded experience for our stakeholders. This position works with campus partners on risk assessment, volunteer management, vendor management and contracts, and creative directions. Finally, the position will lead efforts to review and analyze event practices and data to evaluate ROI and compliance.

The work of the position will support all areas of the college in conjunction with the strategic priorities of the College of Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to provide counsel and advice to college leadership related to event goals and execution.
• Guide and collaborate with internal teams to execute strategic, on-brand events.
• Plan, design, implement and evaluate event logistics.
• Ability to perform related administrative duties including coordination with other work units, prepare and manage vendor contracts, monitor activities and assess risk and quality control.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work.
• Advises and prepares briefings (and training, as needed) on the event program, guests, logistics, vendors, contracts and other event data.
• Ability to earn credibility and respect in forming trusting relationships across the university. Open and accessible interpersonal style.
• Superb organizational skills, excellent communicator, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to assess and determine the best protocol for a given situation.
• Provide timely post-event follow-up, including tracking data and sending/coordinating personalized follow-ups as appropriate.
• Willingness to travel as requested, and attend evening and weekend events.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Attend a variety of events throughout the year.
• Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Post-baccalaureate credentials or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least two or more years of professional-level experience event management are required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team in a large, complex research university
• Ability to work independently, while maintaining consistent and transparent communication with a team and leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with great attention to detail
• Self-motivated and self-starting
• Good listener
• Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude
• Ability to travel and/or to work evenings and weekends as required
• Computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the area of assignment.
• Event production experience with a variety of delivery and engagement methods including virtual conferencing platforms, Zoom Webinar and Google Meet a plus.
• Experience leading a production team-both for virtual and in-person events.
• Experience with events, marketing and/or donor relations is a plus.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices in event planning
• Volunteer management experience
• Familiarity with NC State University and the Triangle

Required License or Certification:

• A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of the start date. It must be maintained as a condition of employment.

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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