Conference & Event Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central coordinator and primary point of contact for conferences, camps, weddings, facility rentals, and campus events.
• Manage the college’s master events calendar and facility reservations to maximize space utilization and minimize conflicts.
• Oversee all phases of event planning, including client consultations, site visits, proposals, contracts, and invoicing.
• Lead operational planning and on-site execution for major campus events, coordinating with Facilities, Dining, Campus Safety, and IT.
• Maintain the event management system (EMS) to ensure accurate room assignments and support service requests.
• Develop and distribute weekly event schedules and operational reports to relevant campus support departments.
• Identify and promote facility rental opportunities to generate revenue for the college.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, communications, event management, marketing, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in event management, conference services, hospitality, or project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using event management or room reservation software.

About the Company

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi. Dedicated to academic excellence and open inquiry, Millsaps is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education and is the only national liberal arts college in Mississippi.