Director, Events

Department

Booth Advancement: Operations, Communications and Events

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Director, Events is a member of the Advancement team at Chicago Booth and is responsible for driving the strategic direction of engagement, fundraising, and stewardship events including the planning, execution, and evaluation. The Director works across the Booth Advancement team, as well as partner teams at Booth and within the broader University, to execute events that align with Booth’s market plans, vision, and annual goals. Managing three full-time staff, the Director is responsible for team development and direction. This position is based in Chicago and requires work in the evenings and on weekends as well as domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of all Chicago Booth Advancement-driven events.
• Working with partners on the Alumni Engagement, Individual Giving, and Annual Fund teams, serves as the lead strategist for global events, aligning with the department’s market plans, vision, and goals.
• Working with partners across Chicago Booth, University Advancement, and the University at large, serves as the lead representative for Booth Advancement-driven events.
• Oversees the execution of strategic plans, policies, and procedures for Booth Advancement events. Set standards for event types, service levels, and measurable engagement.
• Manages three full-time staff members as the lead of the Advancement Global Events team, providing direction and coaching while working closely as a hands-on member of the team.
• Manages multiple event budgets and tracks event-related expenses and revenues.
• Manages the planning and execution of logistics (e.g., facility selection, menu planning, transportation arrangements, and audio/visual equipment) for organization meetings and special events. Manages high-level events. Manages events staff.
• Develops and manages events budgets. Reviews post event feedback and analyses and determines actions to improve the success of future events.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Event planning and management.
• Managing a team.
• Managing budgets.
• Background working in higher education, specifically advancement or alumni relations.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated experience working with both internal and external partners.
• Work in a rigorous, deadline-driven, highly collaborative environment. Self-motivated and work well with and through others.
• Must dem