The American University in the Emirates is searching for an Event Officer with experience in the hospitality and event industry responsible for overseeing and managing high-profile events, select venues, adhere to the given budget, arrange onsite vendors and ensure client satisfaction and smooth event execution.

Salary Range & Benefits: AED 6,000 & Additional Benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field from an accredited university
• 2 to 3 years experience in events management

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Team oriented, strong willed and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and community members
• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events and activities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of work
• Skills in building and maintaining relationships with students, faculty, community organizations, and external partners
• Excellent supplier and vendor relationship management
• Knowledge of online marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and design elements

Job Description

1. Contribute and assist the department head in the implementation of department strategies, goals and objectives.
2. Organize and attend activities or events to raise awareness about the university and provide feedback.
3. Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth for the university.
4. Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses.
5. Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (event preparation and submissions, as well as progress reports), liaise with appropriate service providers.
6. Ensure implementation of events and campaigns to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.
7. Coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.
8. Liaise with various service providers and internal departments to facilitate events and activities.
9. Responsible for events and activities related to VIP dignitaries.
10. Assign and sort tasks for junior staff and monitor performance and report to the department head
11. Act as focal point on specific issues, monitor and report on developments, respond to inquiries, etc.
12. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the assigned event; monitor and analyze event development and implementation.
13. Identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; identify and track follow-up actions.

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Computer Information Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited by SACSCOC (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited by CAA (the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

The College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited by AACSB) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Computer Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

NASAD (The National Association of Schools of Art and Design) has granted the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation in the College of Design, the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.