ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their growth opportunities. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity
ApplyBoard is seeking a results-driven Events Manager to own our ApplyBoard-led global events strategy from A to Z. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and optimization of a diverse events portfolio to elevate brand visibility, engage partners, and drive revenue pipeline.
What you’ll be doing every day:
- End-to-end execution:
Own all phases of event lifecycle management from initial strategy and timeline planning to on-site logistics and post-event wrap-ups.
- Portfolio management: Oversee and deliver three distinct categories of events:
- Small-scale: Regional workshops, dinners, and meetings focused on tight admin, logistics, and localized marketing assets.
- Medium-scale: Multi-city global tours and regional Partner Connect and Prime Summit series requiring complex stakeholder coordination.
- Large-scale: Flagship annual conference(s) featuring full-scale production, 1,000+ attendees, and 70+ sponsors/exhibitors. (Example)
- Vendor and budget control: Support contract negotiations with venues, production agencies, and suppliers globally to ensure cost-efficiency and strict budget management.
- Asset creation and marketing: Collaborate with creative and product marketing squads to build high-impact event assets (digital campaigns, signage, print collateral, and swag).
- ROI analysis: Track event performance; conduct rigorous post-event