Job DescriptionPosition 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 an

📌 Director Events (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
🏢 Chandigarh University
📍 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar