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:

• 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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This is a full-time, permanent role based at MDS in Auckland, offered in a flexible hybrid working arrangement (combining on-site and remote work). Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants must be a Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.

Why join us?

Our ambition is to reshape education, strengthen student employability, and create meaningful impact through creativity and technology. We believe education transforms lives, and we place our people and students at the heart of everything we do. At MDS, you’ll be encouraged to think boldly, create courageously and contribute to a global future. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing people of all gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and abilities.

What we offer:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position (Permanent Staff only)
• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work environment working from home and in the office
• Access to internal opportunities
• Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation

Hiring process:

We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you have any accessibility requirements or need support, please contact nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au for confidential assistance. We have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to ensure an equitable and barrier-free application experience. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. We’d love to hear from you.

Job Reference: R29478 Applications for this role will close on 6 March 2026 to allow for a fair and thorough review process. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with an update on your application. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au.

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us