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Assistant Vice President, Special Events and Protocol, Howard University

ABFE, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Assistant Vice President, Special Events and Protocol, Howard University

Since 1867, Howard University has awarded more than 130,000 degrees in the professions, arts, sciences, and humanities. Howard ranks among the highest producers of the nation’s Black professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work, and education.Howard University is looking for an Assistant Vice President, Special Events and Protocol to lead a busy, complex department overseeing multiple projects and high-profile events. Responsibilities include working with the Sr. AVP, Development Strategy and Operations as well as other senior DAR leaders to coordinate priorities and assignments, establish clear objectives and adhere to a busy calendar with pressing deadlines. To inform leadership, the role reports regularly on event metrics.The role requires exceptional knowledge of event execution, superior attention to detail, ability to administer service contracts and the preparation of internal reports to management on event outcomes and resources allocations. Additional responsibilities include working to develop operating protocols for regularly conducted formal and informal events, fiscal administration of expenses associated with special events and accountability for adherence to strict budgeting guidelines.Ideal Candidate:Bachelor’s Degree required7-10 years of relevant experienceMinimum five (5) years in a supervisory event management roleProficiency with technology specific to event planning preferredSuperior written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and relationship building acumenProven success leading teams that manage complex events, assignments, special projects and multiple work streamsProficiency managing budgets, financial data, contracts and event communicationsCreativity and demonstrated awareness of current trends in event design and executionKnowledge of formal and informal event protocolsAbility to navigate internal processes and structures to advance relationships with campus partners, and provide proactive communications relevant to event logistics and executionDemonstrated resourcefulness and leadership that exemplifies a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellenceDemonstrated best practices in vendor negotiations, special event purchasing procedures, reconciliation, contract fulfilment, and reportingAbility to assess various university internal and external meeting facilities, technology and equipment facilities depending on unique event requirementsFamiliarity fulfilling the expectations and staffing of high-profile event attendees, including Trustees, key donors, and university senior leadershipAbility to access and work with data (financial and other) to inform budgeting, reporting and task completionAbility to work collaboratively and provide leadership to a team working in a fast-paced environment and under stressAbility to exercise independent judgment and a high degree of discretionLocation:

Washington, DCSalary:

$170,000 - $190,000 annually

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