About EAB

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 Specialist

The Events team is responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of more than 100 in-person events annually, including large-scale conferences, executive roundtables, international summits, internal celebrations, and incentive trips. We lead with an innovative approach, attention to detail, and unparalleled service.

Working with teams and leaders across the firm, the Events Specialist will support both virtual and high-touch in-person events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proactive, combining the technical expertise of virtual event platforms with a service mindset and hospitality skills to deliver exceptional experiences for all attendees.

This position is located in our Richmond, VA, office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Virtual Events Support

• Set up, configure, and test virtual event platforms to ensure smooth operation and attendee engagement.

• Manage registration processes, including data collection and access control, to provide a seamless experience.

• Design, maintain, and update event websites and agendas, ensuring content is accurate and up to date.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for attendees, speakers, and sponsors, assisting with platform navigation and resolving access issues.

• Collaborate with programming, marketing, and events colleagues to align on event content and materials.

• Analyze attendee data, engagement metrics, and feedback to create reports and actionable recommendations for future events.

• Develop and execute attendee communication plans, including pre-event instructions, reminders, and post-event follow-ups.

VIP-Style Event Support

• Welcome and assist visiting partners, providing personalized, high-touch hospitality and addressing special requests.

• Coordinate with partner relationship managers, operations teams, and onsite vendors to ensure a seamless event experience.

• Oversee catering needs, including dietary restrictions and coordination with the onsite catering team.

• Ensure meeting spaces are set to specifications, including furniture configuration, signage, place settings, and materials setup.

• Create and distribute detailed travel itineraries for partner attendees, tracking arrivals and departures to ensure smooth logistics.

• Provide administrative support to the Events and Ops Support teams, including bulk printing, shipping/receiving supplies, and other operational tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with excellent academic record

• 1+ year of post-bachelors work experience

• Proven customer service experience and the ability to deliver exceptional service both internally and externally.

• Proficiency with common workplace tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

• Strong relationship management skills with a collaborative and diplomatic approach.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities with attention to detail.

• Internal candidates must be able to demonstrate a record of achievement throughout EAB tenure.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience using Cvent or other virtual event platforms

• Proven ability to develop and implement organizational tactics to meet business goals.

• Track record of taking the initiative and driving projects forward.

• Experience working effectively both in teams and autonomously.

• Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable workplace in alignment with EAB’s DE&I Promise

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of backgrounds 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 range for this role is $43,500 - $48,500 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

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.

Benefits:

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

• Gender affirming care coverage

• 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 opportunities

Benefits 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.