Senior Manager, Student Conferences and Competitions

What You'll Do: As Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful student programs and supporting volunteers, university student chapters, and competition participants across North America as well as select international locations. You'll: Lead planning and coordination for 21 annual regional student symposia Serve as the primary liaison to student symposium hosts (student chapters) and volunteer leadership teams Manage event registration, websites, communications, surveys, and reporting Support student competitions, including rules committees, judges, partner organizations, and competition logistics Coordinate student competition submissions, awards procurement, and team communications Support ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships, including finalist eligibility, registrations, and onsite operations Develop and maintain resources, guides, and communications for volunteers and participants Manage budgets, vendor invoices, reimbursements, and program records Collaborate across departments to ensure successful student engagement initiatives and events

What You Bring: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field At least 6 years of experience in association management or a similar environment Experience in event planning, project management, volunteer engagement, or community relations Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications Experience with association management systems, content management platforms, and/or member engagement tools is a plus A passion for supporting student success and professional development

Location: Hybrid (Reston, VA) This position offers hybrid work flexibility in the Northern Virginia/Washington, DC metro area and requires occasional travel and weekend support for student symposia, championships, and other meetings and events. Why ASCE? At ASCE, you'll help shape the future of the civil engineering profession by supporting thousands of student members as they develop leadership, technical, and professional skills. You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to advancing the profession and strengthening the member experience. This role provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the student-to-professional member journey while working closely with volunteer leaders, educators, and the students themselves. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter. The anticipated salary range for this position is from $85-95K per year with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and pet insurance, 12 paid holidays, 18 days PTO (accrued over the year), corporate ASAE membership, and tuition reimbursement. Job Posted by Applicant Pro