Director, College Events - Pomona College

Bring your passion for creating meaningful, innovative experiences to a role where your leadership can truly shine. As Director of College Events at Pomona College, you'll shape a refreshed vision for campus engagement, guiding a newly unified team that blends Advancement Events and Conference Services into a powerhouse events office. You'll work across the College-partnering with senior leadership, Alumni and Family Engagement, Academic Affairs, and Advancement-to deliver integrated, inclusive events that inspire pride and connection. From Commencement to Alumni Weekend, your leadership will shape some of Pomona's most meaningful moments. This is your opportunity to craft signature campus events, collaborate across departments, and unify traditions with forward-thinking strategy. Ready to lead? Apply today!

Another Source's client, Pomona College, is recruiting a Director, Campus Events, to join their growing team in Claremont, California. You will work a hybrid schedule of three days on site and two days remote.

Why Join Us?

As Pomona College's next Director of College Events, you'll lead a high-profile, high-impact portfolio that brings the campus community together and showcases the best of Sagehen hospitality. From Commencement and Alumni Weekend to donor receptions and regional gatherings, you'll shape experiences that inspire pride, build relationships, and advance the College's mission. You'll collaborate closely with senior leaders, faculty, students, and staff across the campus and The Claremont Colleges consortium-ensuring every event reflects the values, excellence, and energy of Pomona.

Discover Our Community:

Located in Claremont, California, Pomona College is a proud member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. With about 1,700 students and a commitment to academic excellence, Pomona is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.

At Pomona College, community isn't just a concept-it's a daily practice rooted in inclusion, tradition, and excellence. You'll play a pivotal role in cultivating that spirit by creating experiences that bring together students, alumni, faculty, families, and distinguished guests. You'll be at the center of a vibrant liberal arts environment where collaboration across departments and The Claremont Colleges consortium drives innovation and connection.

To learn more about Pomona College, navigate here:

https://www.pomona.edu/

https://www.pomona.edu/about/mission-statement

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and unify a high-performing events team (4 Associate Directors, 3 Coordinators) across Advancement and Conference Services to deliver cohesive, mission-aligned events.

• Strategically plan and execute Pomona's most visible events-including Commencement, Alumni Weekend, and donor gatherings-enhancing the College's reputation and community engagement.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and campus stakeholders to ensure events reflect institutional goals and foster meaningful relationships with students, alumni, families, and donors.

• Oversee event operations, including budgeting, contract negotiation, vendor management, and compliance with safety and College policies.

• Elevate the guest experience and innovate event strategy through a commitment to hospitality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Experience You'll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant educational experience.

• Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of events management experience and demonstrated team management skills.

Salary: $116,000 - $130,000 annually

Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Why Working at Pomona College is for You:

• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Tuition benefits

• Paid holidays and generous time off

• Professional development support

• Learn more: Pomona College Benefits Overview

Apply today to join a team that values meaningful engagement, celebrates milestones big and small, and believes in the power of events to strengthen community bonds.

Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran's status, or any other category described in Pomona College's Nondiscrimination Policy or protected by law.

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