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Ellucian is hiring an Associate Events Manager for a hybrid role requiring attendance in the office two days a week at either Malvern, PA or Reston, VA. This position involves planning, executing, and managing logistics for events, suitable for an early-career professional passionate about events and operational excellence.

Highlights

Plan and execute industry events with the Events Team, including venue selection and budget management.
Provide on-site assistance during events.
Manage equipment inventory and develop Center for Excellence guidelines.
Serve as the point of contact for community-based office events.
2-3 years of experience in project or event management, with knowledge of Salesforce, Marketo, and Tableau preferred.
Comprehensive health coverage and flexible time off are offered as benefits.
401k with matching, parental leave, and professional development opportunities available.
Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Associate Events Manager Full Description

Unlock Learning For All

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success. We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries. We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

Values Rooted in Purpose

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days/week in the office (Malvern, PA or Reston, VA)

We are looking for an Associate Events Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for an early career candidate wishing to join the high-tech space. Reporting to the Manager, Events, you will be joining a collaborative team focusing on project management for our annual event portfolio, while assisting in the planning, execution, and logistics of assigned events. If you are a dynamic team member with a passion for events and a drive for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Where you will make an impact

Work alongside Events Team to plan and execute industry events, from venue selection and vendor coordination to transportation, accommodations, and on-site execution, within budget and in accordance with established processes.
Attend events to provide on-site assistance.
Assist in development and management of our Center for Excellence guidelines, manage equipment inventory.
Focus on team engagement with Finance and Procurement and serve as point of contact for Campus Life Committee leaders hosting community-based office events.
Develop and manage event budgets in partnership with Finance organization, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

What you will bring

2-3 years of experience in project management, event management - B2B, high tech/SaaS or higher ed preferred.
Excellent program management, calendar timeline, and budget management experience.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Salesforce, Marketo, Tableau, and team project management tools such as Monday.com desirable.
Capable of managing strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.
Ability to occasionally work with agility and empowered to take risks and try new things.
Creative and strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and make informed decisions under pressure.
Strong focus on delivering measurable results, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities

At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities for job applicants and for our employees, and we are committed to providing a process and an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and other legally protected classifications. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. To enable employees to perform essential functions of their positions and to offer applicants a meaningful opportunity to be considered for positions, we also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Additionally, this job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, the information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly.

Original Job Description

Work alongside Events Team to plan and execute industry events, from venue selection and vendor coordination to transportation, accommodations, and on-site execution, within budget and in accordance with established processes.
Attend events to provide on-site assistance.
Assist in development and management of our Center for Excellence guidelines, manage equipment inventory.
Focus on team engagement with Finance and Procurement and serve as point of contact for Campus Life Committee leaders hosting community-based office events.
Develop and manage event budgets in partnership with Finance organization, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

What you will bring

2-3 years of experience in project management, event management - B2B, high tech/SaaS or higher ed preferred.
Excellent program management, calendar timeline, and budget management experience.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Salesforce, Marketo, Tableau, and team project management tools such as Monday.com desirable.
Capable of managing strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.
Ability to occasionally work with agility and empowered to take risks and try new things.
Creative and strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and make informed decisions under pressure.
Strong focus on delivering measurable results, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities

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