Sr. Event Planner, Conference And Event Services

Cornell University

Ithaca, US
Base: $65,447.00 - $73,849.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Event planning and execution
Stakeholder relationship management
Contract negotiation and finalization
** Cornell University is seeking a Sr. Event Planner for its Conference and Event Services team, responsible for planning and executing a variety of high-volume conferences and events. The ideal candidate will have a background in event planning, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to ensure quality service delivery. **

Job Summary

  • This role takes the lead on planning, organizing, and executing 30-40 key conferences each year, with most of the conference activity being delivered in the summer months.
  • This elevated role will serve as a role model for the team and support the training and development of new staff.
  • The Sr Conference & Event Planner will seek to develop relationships with other stakeholders on campus and look to suggest, or assist in developing new business strategies, procedures, processes, or projects to increase efficiency and productivity.

Matching Summary

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** Cornell University is seeking a Sr. Event Planner for its Conference and Event Services team, responsible for planning and executing a variety of high-volume conferences and events. The ideal candidate will have a background in event planning, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset to ensure quality service delivery. **

Salary

Base: $65,447.00 - $73,849.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • event planning and execution
  • stakeholder relationship management
  • contract negotiation and finalization
  • client and customer service
  • financial reconciliation and tracking

Nice-to-have

  • role model for team
  • training and development of new staff
  • new business strategy development
  • process improvement suggestions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • at least two years of conference and event planning experience
  • valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Cvent
  • Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices

Work Rights

Not specified

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