Position Summary:
The Director – Central Events Management Division (CEMD) shall provide strategic leadership for planning, coordinating and executing all University events. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering world-class events through meticulous planning, operational excellence, stakeholder collaboration, financial prudence, risk management and continuous innovation. The role demands the ability to lead multiple high-impact events simultaneously while ensuring quality, safety, branding and exceptional participant experience.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement the University's annual event strategy and master event calendar.
• Establish SOPs, quality standards and best practices for event management.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all event operations.

2. Event Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of all institutional events including Orientation Programme Convocations, Conferences, Government & VIP Visits, Alumni Meets, Corporate Events, Academic Functions and other University events.




Ensure seamless execution of:
• Event planning and scheduling
• Venue and stage management
• Technical production
• Rehearsals
• Protocol and hospitality
• Registration and audience management
• Event documentation and post-event review

3. Project & Operations Management
• Develop detailed execution plans, timelines and responsibility matrices.
• Monitor project milestones and operational readiness.
Ensure timely availability of resources, infrastructure and logistics.
• Lead event control room operations and contingency planning.

4. Stakeholder & Team Leadership
• Coordinate with University leadership, academic departments, administration and external agencies.
• Lead and mentor the CEMD team, production crew, anchors, coordinators, volunteers and vendors.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.

5. Budget & Vendor Management
• Prepare and monitor

📌 Director Events (India)
🏢 Chandigarh University
📍 India