Assistant Manager - Events

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Assistant Manager Events to coordinate and execute entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and startup ecosystem events at our University-based Startup Incubation Center. The candidate will work closely with startups, students, faculty, mentors, industry partners, investors, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful events and programs. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in event/program management, excellent communication and coordination skills, and a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in event management, program coordination, community engagement, entrepreneurship/innovation programs, or a similar role.
• Experience in a university, incubator, startup ecosystem, technology organization, or educational institution will be an advantage.

Key Skills

• Excellent event planning and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder and vendor management.
• Budget and logistics coordination.
• Digital and social media awareness.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and event management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities under deadlines.
• A proactive, energetic, and startup-oriented mindset.