Event ManagerUniversity of Pittsburgh

Event Manager

Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000592)

In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

Job Summary

Coordinates official events and other events in-person and virtually. Oversees vendors, event components, budget, and event marketing.

Essential Functions

• Event planning & coordination for BMRC and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery events, including but not limited to BMRC Symposium, Educational Outreach Events, Bethel Prize, SSRP Capstone Event, Resident Graduation, Resident Research Day, social events for residents and fellows, support for academic visitor itineraries.

• Primary point of contact for external and internal stakeholders for all events supported.

• Track and manage budgets for event-related supplies and payments through University purchasing system and policies.

• Independent management of timelines, priorities and event logistics with limited supervision from management. Anticipate and proactively solve event-related issues that may arise.

Physical Effort

Day to day duties are primarily sedentary. Minimal physical activity may be required around event set up or take down. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Events Manager

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Events

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M-F 8-4

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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