Student Engagement Lead - Toronto, Canada - Toronto School of Management

Toronto School of Management

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Toronto School of Management (TSoM), is an innovative college offering a broad range of career-focused programs in Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism and Accounting.

Our mandate is to provide a comprehensive and balanced mix of programs and services that support the success of our students in work and life.

Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management have partnered to offer Niagara College's most sought-after programs in the City of Toronto, Ontario.

Toronto, like the Niagara region, is a hub of tourism and business in Canada and is one of Canada's largest and most multicultural cities in a country known for its diversity.

Now students have the ability of access incredible employment opportunities in two of Canada's greatest regions.

Through the Niagara College and Toronto School of Management partnership, the Toronto School of Management delivers Niagara College programs and services at the Toronto campus, providing high standards of instruction and student services.

Students that study at the Toronto campus will receive a Niagara College credential upon graduation.

Objectives of this Role

Manage all aspects of event planning meeting strict deadlines and budget demands
Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to craft and implement creative and logístical aspects of all events
Stay current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges
Establish standard procedures and train staff to execute them
Comply with legal, insurance, health and safety regulations at all times

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal staff, clients, vendors, and others to establish needs for events, and serve as liaison to senior level executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
Research resources, make site visits, and lead preevent meetings when necessary to help staff make decisions about event design
Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
Oversee client experiences from conception through postevent, managing onsite preparations, production, and event breakdown, ensuring consistent, highlevel service throughout all phases

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in event management or a related discipline
Experience in marketing and/or public relations
Proficient with the Event Management System and Cvent registration tool used to manage registration and event logistics
Flexibility to travel both domestic and internationally, as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

Proven success as an event planner or coordinator
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in maintaining and building enriching business relationships
Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to handle pressure and make splitsecond decisions
TSoM is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual _

- orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. _