Events Direction: Provides advanced planning for events ideation, development, and execution, in partnership with University faculty and users, including through: conceiving and designing events, conducting market research on audience/targets, recruiting and liaising with stakeholders, experts, policymakers, partners, reserving space and managing event schedule, generating invitations and audience lists, producing invitations and registration databases, developing catering plans and budgets, and hiring and negotiating with other event vendors management. Operations: In coordination with the Program Manager: Provides administrative, financial management, and logistical support to the Director and Center more broadly, including managing SPIA finance software, supporting budget management and reporting, purchasing tickets, making reservations and bookings, managing transportation needs, reconciling expenses, etc., in coordination with the Director and the SPIA department of finance.