Marketing Executive - Events

Who we are: 

At Media Design School at Strayer (MDS), we do things differently. Our people are dynamic, resilient and ready to respond to a fast-moving creative world – and this role is no exception. 

Like our students, our team is diverse, curious and driven to make an impact. When you join MDS, you’re trusted with the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous, supported by flexible ways of working that help you do your best work. 

We’ve built a culture grounded in community, collaboration and innovation – a place where passionate people come together to deliver exceptional learning experiences for our students every day. 

About the role: 

The Marketing Executive - Events sits within the MDS Marketing team and reports to the Senior Marketing Manager. This role supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of MDS face-to-face and virtual events for prospective and newly enrolled students. Key events include Open Days, exhibitions, workshops, Graduation, and other marketing-led events throughout the year.  

The role is hands-on and operational, supporting all stages of event delivery – from planning and logistics through to on-the-day execution and post-event reporting. A high level of organisation, transparency, and attention to detail is essential, with all events managed through MDS’s workflow management system (Asana) to ensure clear ownership and visibility. 

Key Accountabilities: 

Include but are not limited to the following. 

Event coordination and delivery  

• Support the planning and delivery of physical and virtual events across the annual events calendar 

• Plan, track, and manage event tasks, timelines, and dependencies using MDS’s workflow management system (Asana), ensuring work is clearly documented, visible, and kept up to date  

Event communications and assets  

• Support the production of event-related marketing assets such as EDM banners, social assets, and printed collateral, working alongside internal designers  

• Coordinate event communications with the Marketing team, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up messaging  

Stakeholder coordination  

• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Admissions (domestic and international), Academic teams, Student Services, Student Executives, and Alumni to ensure smooth event delivery  

• Support contractors and suppliers to ensure events are delivered to agreed standards, timelines, and expectations  

Budgeting, administration, and documentation  

• Assist with sourcing, collating, and coordinating supplier and contractor quotes  

• Work within pre-approved event budgets and escalate risks, changes, or variances as required  

Reporting and continuous improvement  

• Support post-event reporting, including data collation, asset collection, and insights  

• Work with the Senior Marketing Manager to identify opportunities to improve event processes and experiences  

General  

• Support the rollout and use of event-related technologies and virtual platforms  

• Assist with basic training or guidance for staff using event platforms  

Who you are:  

• Highly organised, with a strong ability to manage work transparently using workflow management tools (experience with Asana or similar platforms preferred)  

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment  

• Strong time management skills and ability to self-manage workload  

• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to be hands-on  

• Experience in event coordination or delivery in an operational role (preferred)  

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