**9496BR** **Position Title:** College Events Manager **Organization:** GCCIS - Dean's Office **Job Responsibilities:** The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating all internal and external events for the college. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Academic Services, the individual manages communications and logistics relating to College portions of University-wide events (Commencement, Imagine RIT, Open Houses, Orientation, etc.). They serve on multiple University-level coordinating committees and are critical in communicating information between these committees and College stakeholders. In addition to University-wide events, the Events Manager leads the development and execution of events to enhance student engagement across the college. With the goal of building community between students and an affinity to Golisano College, the Events Manager will work closely with student experience staff in the academic departments to design occasional college-wide student events. The Events Manager also plays a critical role on the FirstByte Committee whose goal is to improve student retention through communications and events that build a sense of belonging, normalize asking for help, and provide resources to students. The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing logistics for FirstByte events. The Events Manager also leads planning for various faculty & staff events hosted by the college as well as special events such as Dean's Lecture Series speakers. This position requires both independent judgment and decision making to ensure that events are professionally executed yet engaging for the target audience. They must also understand and ensure compliance with all RIT policies and procedures, track individual event expenses, and manage the GCCIS Events procurement card. **_Please note: the Events Manager is required to work occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year in order to oversee events._** _This role is primarily on-campus, with a maximum of one day per week working remotely, at the supervisor's discretion._ Other duties as assigned. **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9496BR **College/Division:** Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** BA, BS **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field; enter the title of the position or the BR number. Please ensure all of the required documentation is submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 117A **Required Qualifications:** + 4 years working in higher education, preferably at RIT OR extensive experience planning and executing large-scale events. + Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners. + Exceptional organizational skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely, in a timely manner. + Actively seeks feedback and input, makes adjustments based on feedback and uses diplomacy and tact when sharing feedback for others, while also being an advocate for the college and it's departments and schools. + Can lead a group of peers in collaborative efforts + Exceptional customer service abilities, especially in crisis situations and be able to problem solve under pressure. **Department/College Description:** The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 140 full‐time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), the Center for Human‐Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), RIT’s Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://www.rit.edu/pht180/), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/). **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Hybrid — Remote/On-campus **Job Summary:** The Events Manager for the Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences is responsible for coordinating and executing all internal and external events for the college. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 41600 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 69700