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Manager-External Relations & Events

  • 498679
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • College of Business
  • Other
  • Administrative
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Job Title

Manager-External Relations & Events

Department

Dean College Of Business

Salary

$59,724 - $74,355; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position serves as a primary advisor to the Dean in implementing the strategic vision for Jones College through external engagement and the delivery of high-quality events and client-facing professional programs.
The position leads the Dean’s outreach efforts and serves as a primary contact for corporations, business associations, advisory board members, community partners, program participants, sponsors, and other external stakeholders. The position collaborates closely with the Development Director and other members of the Dean’s staff where stakeholder engagement overlaps with development, communications, and college priorities.

The position plans and manages highly visible college events and professional learning activities, including scheduling, faculty and presenter coordination, logistics, run-of-show, participant materials, contracts and agreements, procurement, budgets, records, reporting, and on-site execution. Responsibilities include advisory council meetings, the Annual Leadership Summit and Awards Ceremony, the Back to Business Bash, the Student Awards and Scholarship Ceremony, conferences, trade shows, and customized courses or programs delivered for external organizations.

The position also serves as a consultation resource for faculty, staff, departments, and centers coordinating events and programs and manages related student, graduate, temporary, or hourly support as assigned.

Required Education

Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree will be considered with additional experience.

Required Related Experience

With a Master’s degree 2 years of significant experience required in event planning and execution, logistics coordination, effective marketing and client relations (5-years required with Bachelor’s Degree).

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: September 23, 2026

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