Job Description – Event Manager

Location: K.R. Mangalam University

Experience: 4–8 years

Reporting To: Dean Student Welfare / Director – Student Engagement

Job Purpose

We are looking for an energetic and creative Event Manager to build student communities, manage student-led clubs, organise university events, generate sponsorships and promote events through social media.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and manage student communities, clubs and societies across music, dance, sports, entrepreneurship, gaming, culture, technology, etc.
- Develop and manage student leaders, volunteers and ambassadors to increase participation in university activities.
- Conceptualise and execute cultural, entertainment, academic, sports and inter-university events .
- Take complete ownership of events from planning to execution and post-event activities .
- Identify and secure event sponsorships and brand partnerships .
- Prepare sponsorship proposals, approach potential sponsors and negotiate commercial arrangements.
- Coordinate with vendors for stage, sound, lighting, LED, tentage, décor, branding, photography, videography, security, catering, etc.
- Obtain quotations, negotiate with vendors and ensure events are delivered within budget and on time .
- Develop and execute social-media campaigns for events, including Reels, Stories, teasers, countdowns, influencer/student promotions and post-event content.
- Coordinate with the Digital Marketing, Creative,



Photography and Video teams to maximise event reach and engagement .
- Build relationships with other colleges, student communities, influencers and youth organisations to increase external participation.
- Prepare post-event reports covering attendance, social-media reach, sponsorship, expenditure and student feedback .

Key Performance Indicators

- Number and engagement of active student clubs/communities
- Student participation and attendance at events
- Number of successful events organised
- Sponsorship revenue generated
- Events delivered within approved budget
- Social-media reach and engagement generated from events
- Inter-university participation
- Student satisfaction

Ideal Candidate

- 4–8 years of experience in event management, student engagement, experiential marketing or youth marketing
- Strong student/community-building and networking skills
- Proven experience in sponsorship acquisition and vendor management
- Robust understanding of Instagram, Reels, social-media campaigns and influencer marketing
- Excellent communication, negotiation and execution skills
- Highly energetic, creative and comfortable working with students and large events
- Willing to work evenings/weekends when required for events

Key requirement: We are looking for someone who can build the student community, bring sponsors, execute the event and create social-media buzz around it—not merely coordinate vendors.

📌 Event Manager (India)
🏢 K.R. Mangalam University
📍 India