Stephen M. Salisbury

About Stephen M. Salisbury

Stephen M. Salisbury has a B.S. in Economics with a double minor in Sociology and Business Administration from IU South Bend and an M.S. in Technology with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at IUPUI. From November 2018 through February 2022, Stephen served as the Business Operations Manager for the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences at IU South Bend before becoming an Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in February of 2022. On April 1, 2023, he moved into the Vice-Chancellor\'s Office for Administration and Finance as a Financial Administration Specialist. He is currently working toward his PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute and has been a member of PMI Michiana. He is the immediate past President of the IU South Bend Staff Council. The 2021 winner of the IU South Bend Professional Staff Council Spirit Award, he was elected by his peers to represent the staff on the Academic Organizational Design Task Force commissioned by the Executive Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs at IU South Bend and has been a part of the Chancellor\'s Leadership Program. Stephen began his collegiate teaching career in the Fall of 2022 teaching an online course in Epidemiology and Biostatistics for the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences as an Adjunct Professor. His research interests include Organizational Change Management and Leadership along with Online Education Development and Student Success.

Experience

1. Director of Campus Events & Special Projects

   Indiana University South Bend

   Jul 2025 — Present · South Bend, IN, US

   Campus Event Management:Develop, plan, and execute a diverse portfolio of campus events, including but not limited to: o Academic conferences and symposiao Student life events and activitieso Alumni gatherings and development eventso Guest speaker series and lectureso Commencement and other major institutional ceremoniesManage all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection and booking, catering arrangements, audio-visual equipment, vendor negotiation and management, security, parking, signage, and event setup and breakdown.Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.Create and disseminate event-related communications, including invitations, marketing materials, and schedules, in collaboration with relevant departments.Serve as the primary point of contact for event inquiries and provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.Ensure compliance with all institutional policies, procedures, and safety regulations related to events.Evaluate the success of events through feedback collection and analysis and make recommendations for future improvements.Collaborate effectively with various campus departments, including facilities, IT, marketing and communications, student affairs, and academic affairs.Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in event management within higher education.Administrative Support:Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance.Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents in accordance with institutional procedures.Serve as a liaison between the VCAF office and other internal and external constituents, handling inquiries and directing them appropriately.Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in all interactions.

Education

• School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

  Master of Technology - MTech, Organizational Leadership

• University of Notre Dame

  Computational Social Science

  2016 — 2016

• Indiana University South Bend - Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Social Media
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Nonprofits
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Budgets
• Editing
• Public Relations