Campus Events Specialist

By combining operational excellence, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset, the Campus Events & Operations Specialist will play a key role in delivering high-quality events and enhancing the overall campus experience.

Campus Events Specialist

Permanent contract / Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Les Roches, part of Sommet Education group, is a globally renowned institution shaping the future of hospitality and the experience economy through transformative and experiential education in 3 campuses: Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

2nd in the 2025 QS World University Ranking in Hospitality and Leisure Management.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute.

Les Roches Marbella, certified ISO-14001 and ISO-9001.

Our values, Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness and Sense of Service, are the foundation of our actions. We offer an innovative, collaborative and thriving environment.

Les Roches Crans-Montana is seeking a highly organized and proactive Campus Events & Operations Specialist to manage the planning, coordination, and execution of campus events. This role ensures events run smoothly by aligning internal and external stakeholders, overseeing logistics, and maintaining high standards of hospitality. The position offers the opportunity to implement and improve processes, contributing to operational excellence across the campus

• Lead the operational delivery of diverse campus events, translating stakeholder requirements into actionable plans, timelines, and workflows.
• Oversee logistical elements including space setup, equipment, vendor services, and F&B operations.
• Manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and track budgets using Excel to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective execution.
• Develop and refine event management processes, templates, and SOPs to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with all relevant departments to integrate events seamlessly into the broader campus experience.

Qualifications, Experience, and Characteristics

Experience and Skills

• Experience in event operations, hospitality, or project coordination
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Strong Excel skills, including budget tracking, planning, and reporting
• Experience in creating, structuring, and improving operational processes
• Experience managing vendors, suppliers, and budgets
• Experience coordinating food & beverage operations using BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) is a plus
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and execution focus
• Service-oriented mindset aligned with hospitality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility when managing changing priorities