Event / Operations Manager – Event and Program Coordination

Job Description

Event / Operations Manager | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Long-term Contract position at Robert Half, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers with opportunities at great companies. This role is crucial for supporting enterprise-wide programs and coordinating high-impact educational and operational initiatives. The Event / Operations Manager will ensure that events, communications, reporting, and program logistics are organized and run smoothly across multiple business functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Long-term Contract
• Location: In-person, Minneapolis, MN

• Mission: Coordinate high-impact educational and operational initiatives, ensuring events, communications, reporting, and program logistics are organized and smooth.
• Tech Stack: Cvent

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordinate: Coordinate event and program execution across multiple departments, aligning timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Build: Create and maintain event builds, registration workflows, participant communications, and reporting tools in Cvent for assigned programs.
• Manage: Oversee attendee registration activity, monitor participation data, and handle communications before and after events to support a strong participant experience.
• Partner: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, academic stakeholders, faculty support groups, and internal operational teams to advance program goals.
• Report: Track budgets, process invoices, maintain financial records, and prepare program-level reports on expenses and performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager-level professional to support enterprise-wide educational and operational programs, bringing expertise in event coordination and operations.
• Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience with Cvent for event setup, registration management, communications, and system reporting; proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; background in budget oversight, invoice handling, and financial tracking for programs or events; experience supporting educational events, training programs, or similar structured learning initiatives.
• Skills: Strong Cvent expertise; financial and performance reporting skills; ability to manage several priorities at once; skill in developing business reports, dashboards, and performance metrics; strong organizational skills with careful attention to documentation, scheduling, and process accuracy.