Meeting Manager at Educause – Remote

RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Deadline to apply is January 6, 2026

Salary: $75,000-$87,000 annually. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

The Meeting Manager assumes full responsibility for the planning, management, production, and execution of face to face events (ranging in size of 10-800 people) or online events, including the Online Annual Conference. Responsibilities generally include complex project management, detailed planning, contingency planning, troubleshooting, executing and evaluating association conferences from inception to completion. This position develops and manages all related budgets associated with the meeting planning process and leads the ops teams. The Meeting Manager works with other staff, member volunteers, program committees and presenters; liaises with hotel suppliers, related vendors, and builds a positive and professional image for all EDUCAUSE events.

In this role, the Meeting Manager must be a creative problem-solver, an excellent communicator with exceptional project management abilities, confident in decision-making, and able to remain composed under pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Project Management and Event Architecture

Works with the event stakeholders to ensure the event strategy will meet event objectives and align with organizational objectives, when applicable.Designs and builds the event components in conjunction with stakeholders and vendors, but has the acumen to know when decisions can be made unilaterally.Responsible for the full scope of event project management, creating a detailed timeline, and adhering to strict deadlines to ensure successful execution of event logistics.Oversees and manages all aspects of meeting logistics, including but not limited to registration, food and beverage, audio/visual, exhibits/corporate displays, floorplans, website/marketing review, internet requirements and connectivity, security, rigging, electrical, and on-site operations. Develop detailed logistical meeting specifications and effectively communicate those plans to all vendors and facilities to ensure a successful conference or event.Updates meeting information in EDUCAUSE database (netFORUM) ensuring information is accurate. Oversees the entire event on-site or online and serves as liaison for the association and participants during the event to address and resolve concerns or issues.Advise on external online learning trends and effective practices that support continuous improvement, event attendance growth, participant engagement, participant satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.Analyze post-event data, including attendee and exhibitor feedback, satisfaction and net promoter scores, and other metrics or indicators to identify trends and insights to provide actionable recommendations for improving the planning, execution, and outcomes of future events.Working with the Sr. Director of Conferences and the Sr. Meeting Manager, manages assigned functions for the in-person Annual Conference, in addition to the Online Annual Conference.

Conference OpsTeam Management

Leads and manages conference ops team composed of internal stakeholders and those responsible for a segment or function of the planning and execution of the event. Facilitates regular scheduled monthly or bi-weekly meetingsDevelops timelines and establishes metrics to ensure deadlines are met for all event tasks. Consults with team members to troubleshoot challenges; recommends, provides, and implements logistical solutions

Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Creates, formalizes, and submits RFPs to include preferences of conference stakeholders as well as historical outcomes of previous or similar eventsCompile, assess, and prioritize the facility and vendor recommendations resulting from the RFP.Draft and present proposals of facility and vendor recommendations to event stakeholders and in collaboration with the Sr. Director of CE. Analyzes information and preferences to determine favorable locale, facility, and vendor selection.

Vendor Relationship and Service Negotiation

Establish and communicate expectations with vendors regarding hotel accommodations, audio visual needs, food and beverage, security, decorating, and special requests. Negotiate and/or look for cost-saving measures with vendor quotes.

Financial Management: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Invoices

Develop, propose, and manage the event budget with stakeholders, ensuring revenue, expenditures, profitability and additional financial targets contribute to the financial fitness of the event, and prioritize the allocation of resources. Maintains awareness of budgetary limitations as well as the impact on revenues relative to adjustments to expenses during negotiations. Oversees the expense management to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded.Manages the process for re-forecasting the budget for the Online Annual Conference by tracking actual revenue and expenses that will affect the budget. Carefully review detailed invoices for accuracy, ensuring they are correctly coded and processed in alignment with the budgeted natural accounts.

Association Service and Support

Participate in EDUCAUSE events and activities as needed. Travel may be required to support EDUCAUSE conferences/events, site visits, and external events relevant to the position. Act as a departmental liaison with employees, members, volunteers, volunteer groups, and clients.Supports members in a manner that facilitates their growth, engagement, and enhances their EDUCAUSE experience.As a frontline user of EDUCAUSE systems and data services, complies with data quality standards; adheres to data governance policies, procedures, and processes for ensuring data integrity. May act as the application or data collection lead for the department.Assists EDUCAUSE with support or production of other activities or events (such as Board Meetings, Home Week, PL events, etc.).Represent EDUCAUSE in a professional manner at all times; engage with co-workers in a civil, caring, respectful way; and advance the mission and vision of EDUCAUSEDuties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required Bachelor’s degree. Training in related field such as Hospitality Management,or Hotel Management is preferred.Requires a minimum of eight years’ experience in meeting planning; hotel or convention center environments.A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Event industry knowledgeOnline Conference knowledgeRequires excellent oral and written communication skillsRequires high attention to detail with exceptional organizational skillsKnowledgeable and proficient in budget development and management The ability to manage multiple projects with good team facilitation skillsKnowledgeable in basic accountingThe ability to prioritize tasksRequires sound judgment, and good intuitionThe ability to be a self- starter and motivatedRequires good interpersonal skills.Skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteMust be available to travelMust be able to work outside of normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Physical demands of travel such as sitting for long periods, handling luggage, time zone changes, and adjusting to new environments.

Remote Work Requirements

Scheduled working hours either in the employees time zone or EDUCAUSE core working hours or core working hours to be determined with the supervisor. Be available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Any time off or change in working hours must be pre-arranged according to department guidelines and consistent with the rules applicable to employment (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, leave of absence).

Travel Requirements:

10-15% of travel required.

Total Compensation:

EDUCAUSE not only offers meaningful work and dedicated colleagues; we also have a robust benefit package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 2-for-1 employer match to your 403(b) retirement plan; up to 10% of your base salary
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D, Short‐Term Disability, and Long‐Term Disability
• 15 days of vacation and 6 days of personal time annually
• 9 paid holidays
• One week of paid time off when offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 36-hour work week (without any reduction in pay) amounting to 26 additional days of paid time off each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Professional development assistance
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement

EEO Statement

EDUCAUSE is committed to an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. EDUCAUSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

EDUCAUSE recognizes that the unique backgrounds, talents, skills, and contributions of every individual improve and enhance the quality of the association. Creating an environment of inclusion is an EDUCAUSE organizational goal, which includes, but is not limited to:

Treating everyone with dignity, respect, and fairnessProviding insights and input as a work contributorListening to and acknowledging others' contributionsContributing to an open and welcoming environment across demographic categories and physical locationsMeeting others at their point of need to advance organizational achievementFor supervisors, ensuring everyone's input is heard and considered