Conference Services and Events Manager (Internal to Georgia Southern University)

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the states largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southerns reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Continuing Ed - Admin

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Continuing and Professional Education, the Conference Services Manager will manage all aspects of conference planning services for internal and external clients, including but not limited to, creating and managing budgets, MOAs and contracts, venue sourcing, and working with the marketing team to brand and market each conference. Supervise conference planning team members and be the main point of contact for clients. Although this position is officially located on the Statesboro Campus, the Conference Services Manager may be able to have their office on either the Statesboro or Armstrong campus.

This position is open to internally active employees of Georgia Southern University.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the leader and supervisor for the conference services team
• Create and maintain conference budgets
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of conference planning and execution
• Reviews and approves all purchases, marketing materials, websites, social media posts, MOAs, contracts, registration portals/apps, and budget revisions
• Conducts all venue searches for new and repeating conferences
• Negotiates venue contracts and handles all operational logistics for the venue
• Develops conference planning proposals and presents same to clients and/or conference committees
• Conducts client and conference committee meetings
• Works to ensure financial viability of conferences for clients and the Division
• Is onsite working and troubleshooting issues for all in-person and virtual conferences
• Evaluates and reports on the overall satisfaction of the client as well as conference attendees

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Masters Degree

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience such as, but not limited, to planning educational or corporate events, working in hospitality and/or a conference venue
• Two (2) or more years in a supervisory role

Proposed Salary

$55,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise employees
• Ability to work effectively with organizations, program participants, faculty, staff, and subject matter experts
• Ability to learn and effectively use new software programs

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support Universitys mission for student success
• Knowledge of assessment methods and ability to utilize methods to comprehensively evaluate conference planning services

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Extremely adept in administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills

Apply Before Date

October 9, 2026

Application review may begin on September 30, 2026

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid Drivers License upon hire and throughout employment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV