EAB
About EAB
At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data‑driven insights and best‑in‑class capabilities across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement.
Role In Brief Senior Manager, Events
Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? The events team is responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of more than 100 in‑person events annually, including large‑scale conferences, executive roundtables, international summits, internal celebrations, and incentive trips.
Working collaboratively across teams, the Senior Manager will shape and execute high‑impact events that engage diverse audiences and amplify EAB’s mission. This is an opportunity to drive innovation and operational excellence in event management. The position is open to Washington, D.C.–based candidates.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategy and Execution
Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi‑day, hybrid events with breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and high production value.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to ensure event goals align with organizational priorities and attendee expectations.
Help shape the overall vision for event strategies, integrating creativity and experiential and innovative elements into programming and design.
Event Management
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and production documents, ensuring deadlines met and stakeholder needs addressed.
Oversee all logistical aspects of assigned events, including catering, AV, vendor coordination, supply management, and onsite execution.
Review and approve event documentation, such as banquet event orders (BEOs) and venue contracts, ensuring alignment with event goals.
Manage hotel room blocks, speaker travel, and attendee accommodations to provide a seamless experience.
Collaboration and Communication
Partner with marketing and content teams to create attendee communication plans that integrate event logistics and promotional messaging.
Facilitate collaboration among cross‑functional teams to ensure parallel workstreams progress smoothly.
Act as a key liaison with external vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
Budget and Operational Excellence
Manage event budgets, balancing efficiency with the need to deliver high‑quality attendee experiences.
Provide financial updates to leadership throughout the planning process and reconcile post‑event expenses.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining the integrity of event design and objectives.
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate event success and gather feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Stay informed on emerging event trends, technologies, and best practices, applying them to enhance EAB’s event portfolio.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience managing large‑scale in‑person events (500+ attendees)
Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, including catering, AV, production, hotel blocks, and vendor coordination.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent critical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills; someone who “thinks outside the box.”
Willing to travel up to 40% (~1‑2 times per month) domestically to conferences and EAB events
Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods during events
Comfortable with physically transporting items and equipment from one location to another as well as bending, reaching, and climbing smaller ladders during setup.
Location Requirements
Must be able to support meetings nationwide, with flexibility to travel as required by event locations.
Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours.
Ideal Qualifications
Direct experience working with third‑party event production teams
Familiarity with event registration platforms
Experience planning hybrid events
Background in hospitality
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.
Compensation The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000 per year. Actual salary varies based on experience, skills, and location. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on factors such as individual and organizational performance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre‑tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase‑back to work program for birthing and non‑birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company‑provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit‑based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.
Visa and Employment Eligibility This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will consider candidates who have U.S. work authorization that does not require employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring diverse perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected, and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
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Role In Brief Senior Manager, Events
Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? The events team is responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of more than 100 in‑person events annually, including large‑scale conferences, executive roundtables, international summits, internal celebrations, and incentive trips.
Working collaboratively across teams, the Senior Manager will shape and execute high‑impact events that engage diverse audiences and amplify EAB’s mission. This is an opportunity to drive innovation and operational excellence in event management. The position is open to Washington, D.C.–based candidates.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategy and Execution
Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi‑day, hybrid events with breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and high production value.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to ensure event goals align with organizational priorities and attendee expectations.
Help shape the overall vision for event strategies, integrating creativity and experiential and innovative elements into programming and design.
Event Management
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and production documents, ensuring deadlines met and stakeholder needs addressed.
Oversee all logistical aspects of assigned events, including catering, AV, vendor coordination, supply management, and onsite execution.
Review and approve event documentation, such as banquet event orders (BEOs) and venue contracts, ensuring alignment with event goals.
Manage hotel room blocks, speaker travel, and attendee accommodations to provide a seamless experience.
Collaboration and Communication
Partner with marketing and content teams to create attendee communication plans that integrate event logistics and promotional messaging.
Facilitate collaboration among cross‑functional teams to ensure parallel workstreams progress smoothly.
Act as a key liaison with external vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
Budget and Operational Excellence
Manage event budgets, balancing efficiency with the need to deliver high‑quality attendee experiences.
Provide financial updates to leadership throughout the planning process and reconcile post‑event expenses.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining the integrity of event design and objectives.
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate event success and gather feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Stay informed on emerging event trends, technologies, and best practices, applying them to enhance EAB’s event portfolio.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience managing large‑scale in‑person events (500+ attendees)
Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, including catering, AV, production, hotel blocks, and vendor coordination.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent critical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills; someone who “thinks outside the box.”
Willing to travel up to 40% (~1‑2 times per month) domestically to conferences and EAB events
Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods during events
Comfortable with physically transporting items and equipment from one location to another as well as bending, reaching, and climbing smaller ladders during setup.
Location Requirements
Must be able to support meetings nationwide, with flexibility to travel as required by event locations.
Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours.
Ideal Qualifications
Direct experience working with third‑party event production teams
Familiarity with event registration platforms
Experience planning hybrid events
Background in hospitality
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.
Compensation The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000 per year. Actual salary varies based on experience, skills, and location. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on factors such as individual and organizational performance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre‑tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase‑back to work program for birthing and non‑birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company‑provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit‑based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities
Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.
Visa and Employment Eligibility This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will consider candidates who have U.S. work authorization that does not require employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring diverse perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected, and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
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