Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO
Director of University Events R-0002950 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Director of University Events is responsible for planning and executing all onsite and offsite events sponsored by and in collaboration with all departments within Kansas City University. This role manages and oversees event operations. Duties include establishing event plans and themes, budgets, contacting and selecting speakers and arranging for their travel when necessary, negotiating hotel blocks for major events, oversight of event specific catering, security, publicity, materials, and equipment; negotiating with vendors; negotiating and reviewing contracts for approval by legal and finance; processing billing; conducting event briefings and debriefings. This position will manage and coordinate University signature events on two campuses, including but not limited to commencement ceremonies, white coating ceremonies and pinning ceremonies. Additional responsibility in...