Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Events

• Provides logistical, administrative, and planning support for high-profile university events and presidential initiatives
• Supports the coordination and execution of a wide range of events hosted by the Office of the President and the Development and Alumni Relations division
• Assists with administrative support, vendor coordination, venue logistics, RSVP tracking, and on-site event operations
• Plays an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of presidential programs, donor engagements, and institutional events
• Maintains event planning documents, guest lists, RSVP records, and database information
• Provides administrative support to the events team, including managing the department inbox and coordinating calendars
• Assists with preparation of event materials such as name badges and guest lists
• Tracks event-related information, including attendance counts and logistical updates
• Supports event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure a high-quality guest experience

Events Specialist