Project amp; Events Manager

Project and Events ManagementManage LONESTARP3 event planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, vendor expectations, funder requirements, and Network values and culture.Develop project management processes to ensure LONESTARP3 activities and events are consistently coordinated with appropriate leaders and contributors, and completed on time, on budget, and with quality.Manage annual project plans for LONESTARP3 core activities, including timelines, key milestones and deliverables, staff assignments, and resource requirements; monitor and communicate activities at risk of falling behind or not being completed.Manage vendor relationships, hotel contracts, room blocks, housing logistics, procurement coordination and external service delivery related to events, meetings, and program implementation activities.Coordinate attendee registration, travel logistics, transportation, and data reconciliation to ensure seamless event participation and accurate reporting.Lead onsite event operations, staffing coordination, and attendee experience management to support successful execution of LONESTARP3 convenings and activities.Communication and Process ImprovementPrepare event materials, participant resources, and meeting documentation, ensuring information Is accurate, accessible, and aligned with project objectives.Develop, maintain, and continuously Improve communication templates, workflows, and processes to support efficient dissemination of Information before, during, and after project activities and events.Coordinate the development and publication of the LONESTARP3 newsletter and maintain a regular cadence of content for LinkedIn and other external communication channels.Collaborate with the Director and Research Program Manager to support stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and dissemination of Network activities and accomplishments.Prepare operational reports, project updates, and performance summaries for leadership and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and participant experience.Serve as primary liaison between COE departments and offices (e.g., Finance, Marketing and Communications, Facilities and IT, CRCI, etc.), and external contractors/vendors (Design, Website, Video) to ensure clear communication, timely coordination, and successful collaboration for all shared services and support functions.Lead contract negotiation, execution, and management with Network members, consultants, vendors, and service providers, ensuring compliance with applicable University and College of Education policies and processes, and appropriate allocation of resources based on grant requirements.Manage LONESTARP3 financial processes, including vendor payments, client reimbursements, expense tracking, and resource allocation across multiple funding streams.Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resource allocations across funded activities to ensure fiscal stewardship, alignment with approved budgets, and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.