Director, Events
HybridCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the AA&D Events department, including long-term planning, organizational effectiveness, and team development. Partner with the Executive Director and internal units to develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy aligned with AA&D and University priorities. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of event professionals by establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth. Oversee departmental operations, including workflow management, budgeting, vendor relationships, and service delivery standards. Ensure operational excellence through the effective use of AA&D systems and technologies, including Workfront, Harvard CRM (Advance), and other event management platforms. Lead the integration of emerging technologies and innovative approaches for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Travel, evening and weekend work required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, engagement strategy, or related fields
- At least 5 years of leadership and staff management experience in a complex organization
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds
- Travel
- Evening work
- Weekend work
- Work certain events/campus activities, such as reunions each Spring
- Participate in department retreats that are taking place on campus in Cambridge, MA
- Strong leadership and organizational management skills with experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Exceptional strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight capabilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, faculty, donors, alumni, and external partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Experience leading through organizational change and implementing new processes and systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data and metrics to inform decision-making
- High attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Experience with CRM and project management systems
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with higher education, alumni relations, development, or advancement environments
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