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Senior Event Planner
Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University is seeking an experienced event planning professional to join Purdue Conferences in a senior role that defines standards of excellence university-wide. As a Senior Event Planner, you will plan and execute a diverse roster of complex programs and events, delivering exceptional value and memorable experiences to clients, while setting the bar for customer service and team performance at Purdue.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning and execution of high-profile, multi-faceted programs and events across the Purdue community, ensuring every detail reflects the Boilermaker spirit and a commitment to quality
- Serve as a coach and mentor for lower-level Event Planners, modeling best practices and providing expert guidance in all aspects of event planning and delivery
- Champion Purdue Conferences’ value proposition by ensuring value, service, and outstanding customer experience in every engagement
- Build and maintain productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including campus units and community vendors, to expand Purdue’s reach and reputation
- Set the standard for the event planning team through your leadership, client service, and partnership approach
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated success planning and managing large-scale, complex events in a university, hospitality, or corporate setting
- Proven leadership and mentoring capability, with experience coaching junior team members
- Passion for customer service and a commitment to exceeding expectations
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a talent for building relationships on and off campus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Why Purdue?
At Purdue, event leadership goes beyond logistics—here, every successful event has an impact, fostering community, innovation, and pride. Join a close-knit team where your expertise, collaboration, and vision support our tradition of excellence. Purdue offers opportunities for continuous learning and the chance to take your career further in a university distinguished by its commitment to growth, service, and shared success.
Apply now to set the standard and deliver the Purdue experience at every event.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Four (4) years in hospitality industry
- A Valid Driver’s license is required
Skills Needed:
- Excellent project management skills are essential
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking and ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Work with diverse clients to design their vision and produce exceptional conferences which meet those expectations
- Effective oral and written communication and computer skills are required
- Evening, weekend and travel are required for this position
- Ability to:
- work within a team environment and collaborate
- create, manage and close project budgets
Preferred:
- Knowledge of the University organization, policies, procedures, and regulations
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 3
- Pay Band S065
- Job Code #20002948
Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.