Events Specialist (Early Career)

Company: Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other-that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.For more information, visit our Careers page.The Role in Brief:Events SpecialistWorking with teams and leaders across the firm, the Events Specialist will manage events with an innovative approach, high attention to detail, and unparalleled level of service.The Events team is responsible annually for the management of 100+ in-house and off-site partner meetings, 600+ virtual events, firm hosted incentive trips, and firmwide internal events.This position is located in our Washington, D.C. office.Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree w/ strong academic record
• 1 year of post-Bachelor's work experience
• Working knowledge of common workplace tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated success delivering service both internally and externally
• Experience working in a team environment, as well as autonomously
• Ability to communicate by e-mail and phone with internal and external clients
• Positive attitude, poise and judgment
• Internal candidates must be able to demonstrate a record of achievement throughout EAB tenure
• Willing to travel up to 40% (-1-2 times per month) domestically to conferences and EAB eventsIdeal Qualifications:
  • Experience planning or supporting events, either professionally or personally
  • Experience developing personal organization tactics to meet business goals
  • Ability to take initiative on projects
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB's DE&I PromiseIf you've reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.Compensation:The anticipated starting salary for this role is $52,000 per year. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
    • 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
    • Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
    • Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
    • Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
    • Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
    • Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
    • Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
    • Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
    • Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
    • Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
    • Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
    • Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunitiesBenefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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