Event Manager (Finance)

This Events Manager is responsible for the managing campus wide scheduling, planning, and implementation for meetings, events, and conferencing on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. The Events Manager leads strategy and planning for high profile events and fosters partnerships with campus wide staff, faculty, technical services staff, coordination with student staff, facilities, public safety, and the catering department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Event Management, this position will aid in the planning of all facets of USF Sarasota-Manatee events primarily occurring on campus but occasionally at off-site venues as well. Nights and weekend may be required.Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Lead strategy and planning for high profile events involving senior leadership and external
  partners.
• Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance
• Serve as the university's primary event contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to event marketing and collaborates with Communications on visibility efforts.
• Creates staffing plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents for major events.
• Finalizes logistics independently and leads pre-event walk-throughs.
• Manage and oversee all activities related to event, including facilities, set up, technology , etc.