Director of Events

The College of Business is seeking a Director of Events. This is a full-time (1.00FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Director of Events oversees and provides leadership for in-person and virtual programming and major events in the College of Business. Event audiences will vary from faculty/staff, students, alumni, donors and employers. The role establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers, industry partners, committees, federal, state, and local agencies, and professional associations to ensure the desired outcomes are met for all college events and programs. The role will participate in strategic planning efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the college. The role will be responsible for providing leadership through overall event coordination, management, and execution. This will be accomplished pre-event planning through execution of plans, budget oversight and forecasting, and reviewing/analyzing outcomes related to events. The Director leads the development and prioritization of the college's event portfolio in alignment with strategic goals. They will partner with stakeholder to define event purpose, audience, and desired outcomes prior to execution. This position will supervise 1-2 professional faculty and multiple student employees. The role reports to the Executive Director of Marketing, Communications & Events in the college. The College of Business is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community that strives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved and should be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Outputs and impacts of these efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion will be included in annual performance reviews.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Maia Farris at or 51-. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at .