- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience in business or hospitality management field
- Extensive experience in conference, meeting or event planning, preferably in a higher education setting
- Supervisory experience
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience in program budget development and management
- Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with internal and external clients
- Proven sales skills with strong results
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong computer competency skills and high proficiency in office/collaboration tools and applications (Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, MS Teams, and Zoom)
- Ability to handle numerous projects and details simultaneously and accurately while prioritizing according to need and schedule
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Master's degree in a related field
- Advanced experience in project planning and budgeting in a continuing education setting
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia and/or university policies and procedures
- Preference may be given to individuals who have a designation of Certified Program Planner (CPP) or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)
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Conference & Meeting Manager - Blacksburg, United States - Virginia Cooperative Extension
Description
Job Description
The conference & meeting manager will be responsible for providing planning services for Continuing and Professional Education's (CPE) large portfolio of academic conferences, meetings, and professional development programs. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent project management skills, a strong business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners. The Conference & Meeting Manager is responsible for generating program revenue to meet annual revenue targets for the unit. The conference & meeting manager will supervise one or more program planning professionals who specialize in logistics and implementation. CPE strives to create value-driven experiences that provide positive impact for the University, our clients, and our participants. The successful candidate should have a strong customer service ethos, and contribute to a work environment that supports positivity, creativity, teamwork, diversity, and mutual respect. The conference & meeting manager works with faculty, staff, and external partners to identify needs for each program, develop a comprehensive budget plan, negotiate and secure contracts with venues and other necessary services, and establish a detailed scope of services. Occasional travel may be required to provide local and out-of-town program support. Occasional overnight, weekend, early morning, and late evening work may also be necessary.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Band
5
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience, up to a budget maximum of $62,000
Review Date
04/22/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a conviction check.
