Job Title: Assistant Director, College Events

Department: Development Events

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

In this role at Colorado College, you'll take the lead in managing, executing, and providing strategic direction for a diverse array of events, including departmental, academic, and signature events. As a member of the Internal Events Team, you will also assist with large-scale, all-college events. Collaboration with departments across campus will be key to developing events that align with and support the college's goals and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and implement the college’s policies concerning internal events and streamline processes so events are consistent across campus.
• Provide leadership and execute event details and logistics, considering guest’s experience and safety as a top priority.
• Serve as liaison from the College Events team to internal campus partners as needed.
• Working with the client, develop, monitor and track budget for all events, ensuring all costs are allocated to the appropriate departmental budgets.
• Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale college events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a fast-paced environment plus a minimum of three years in event planning, program logistics, hospitality, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience providing vision and guidance to clients to create successful events that achieve their goals.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Proficient with budget analysis and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, diffuse difficult situations and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience planning events in a higher education environment.
  Experience with Momentus, Social Tables, Qualtrics, Salesforce Affinaquest CRM, or similar programs; demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to event planning or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation.
• Supervisory experience.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 7/31/25
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $51,014 to $61,217 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html