Responsible for the strategy and execution of the event-management process for Extension, including the management of the event registration platform Cvent.
The Event Management Team is solely focused on Penn State Extension. The team is responsible for the strategy and execution of the event-management process, including the management of the event registration platform Cvent. This includes collecting detailed event information, building robust registration sites, and coordinating logistics to deliver a seamless experience for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Event Management’s specialists support more than 600 faculty, educators, and staff through consulting, training, and ongoing development of best practices.
Team Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and execution of the event management platform (Cvent) to successfully manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid noncredit programs.
- Oversee, manage, and maintain centralized hub for meeting/website requests.
- Provide event-planning and -management recommendations, guidance, and support.
- Develop, test, launch, and publish registration websites for small programs and basic events to complex multi-day conferences.
- Create, set up, and schedule all supporting pre- and post-event email communications, including marketing invitations, registration confirmations, event reminders, and other post-event resources and notifications.
- Establish custom reporting for individual event planning and logistics.
- Develop and maintain how-to resources, training, and best practices.
Team Skills
- Cvent administration
- Cvent event management
- Event planning
- Project management
- Editing and proofreading
- Reporting
- Consulting and solutioning
