Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Events Manager, Eliot Society Programs - Advancement reports to the Director of Eliot Society Programs. The role of the Event Manager is to plan and implement key events designed to cultivate, maintain, and strengthen ties between the University and its alumni, parents, and friends. Oversee or assist with all aspects of event planning.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and provide assistance as needed for Eliot Society Experience special events within University Advancement, providing strategic oversight and support as needed. These events include but are not limited to St. Louis-based and regional Eliot Society events, as well as targeted cultivation events.
• This role will work closely with the Special Events and University Ceremonies team and Eliot Society Experience team to ensure seamless event execution and meaningful donor experiences.
• Oversee event planning related activities including but not limited to contract negotiations and management, reserving event space, work with communications coordinator to create invitations, overseeing data for invitation lists, coordinating and supervising mail house projects, creating timelines, establishing logistical plans, assist with securing speakers, creating seating plans, assisting with talking points, briefing materials for university leadership, and onsite logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of Advancement Programs and the activities of the department.
• Desire to play a meaningful role in the university’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to education and research.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Building Partnerships, Computer Software, Email Software, Event Development, Event Management, Event Planning, FileMaker Development, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Graphic Design, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Interact with All Levels of Management, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Task-Oriented, University Education, Work Collaboratively, Work Values, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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