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Plan and deliver university events, including alumni engagements, fundraising activities, celebrations, institutional meetings, galas, commencements, alumni gatherings, lectures, and faculty-led events. Responsibilities include managing venues, catering, audiovisual services, transportation, security, seating, guest lists, RSVPs, on-site coordination, event programs and timelines, event requests and approvals, the Events Calendar, event promotion and communications, event materials, procedures, policies, training, and operational issue resolution. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, fluent English and Italian, at least 3 years of event planning experience including high-profile events, exceptional organization, attention to detail, and adaptability to last-minute changes and flexible schedules. Preferred experience includes American university or higher education administration, working in Italy, Microsoft 365, Mailchimp, and event technologies. This is a fully on-site, one-year term contract with possible renewal, requiring valid EU working documents in Italy.