Ross Events Manager Apply Now **How to Apply** A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations. **Job Summary** The Ross Central Events team provides expert strategic, operational and logistical event planning guidance and support to various departments across the Ross community including, but not limited to, school-wide events such as Commencement, high profile speaker events, Ross advisory board meetings, alumni events, student conferences, annual award events. Upcoming special projects will include the Ross School of Business LA Campus Grand Opening celebrations in calendar year 2026. Learn more about RossHERE (https://michiganross.umich.edu/) . This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI 3 days per week. Travel to various locations on and off campus (locally) is required. You may work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. For a full job description, see linkhere (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RqI6e2sxSRKliInoleiMqke2FV4BCBaj/view) . For questions about this role, email[email protected] ( RossHRRecruiting@umich.edu) . **What You'll Do** As Events Manager, you will report to the Director of School Events and collaborate with the Senior Event Manager, Event Managers, and Event Coordinator. You will engage with all levels of the school, from the Dean's office to department planners and campus colleagues, ensuring seamless event execution. This role prioritizes exceptional customer service for faculty, staff, students, and visitors of Ross. **Why Work at Michigan?** In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: + Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days) + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability coverage + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses + Flexible Work Program + Ross Onsite Fitness Center **Responsibilities*** **Event Coordination & Budget Oversight (50%)** + Assist event hosts in budgeting, planning, and executing events + Provide strategic budget recommendations in collaboration with the Senior Events Manager + Negotiate with on- and off-campus vendors and manage contracts + Develop event logistics, timelines, staffing plans, and event materials **Event Planning Advisory (20%)** + Serve as a strategic advisor for assigned departments on event planning + Act as a resource for colleagues and respond to inquiries. **Event Administration (20%)** + Oversee event documentation, calendars, budgets, and shared resources + Develop organizational systems, templates, and tools for efficient planning **Other (10%)** + Support special projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of School Events **Required Qualifications*** + Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of planning and executing virtual and in-person events, or equivalent combination of education and experience + Experience coordinating across teams and managing vendor relationships + Experience navigating databases, generating reports and analyzing data + Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Additional Information** **Salary Information:** The posting range for this position is $52,300 - $64,550. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 261927 **Working Title** Ross Events Manager **Job Title** Meeting/Special Events Planner **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Nonexempt **Organizational Group** School Bus Admin **Department** ROSS SCH Events **Posting Begin/End Date** 4/03/2025 - 4/17/2025 **Salary** $52,300.00 - $64,550.00 **Career Interest** Hospitality Apply Now