The Events Project Manager, in coordination with the Global Events Manager, KGSP, supports implementation of a portfolio of events including conferences and orientations for the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP), a prestigious scholarship program sponsored by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for STEM students from Saudi Arabia pursuing undergraduate degrees at top institutions in the United States. This position serves as a primary point of contact with external vendors, managing the implementation of vendor agreements and implementing event logistics. Additionally, the Events Project Manager coordinates with internal team members including Student Advisors and oversees the work of Project Coordinators and other staff on a project-by-project basis. Key KGSP events supported annually include a Convocation with 500 attendees, Pre-Departure Orientation hosted by KAUST in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as annual meetings, orientations, and faculty workshops attended by program participants, alumni, and/or KAUST leadership. As time allows, the Events Project Manager also assists the Global Events Manager in the management of other high-profile, large-scale events organized by IIE around the world.

The Institute of International Education (“IIE”) has a hybrid work environment that allows team members a combination of in-office work and telework at any of the locations listed above.