Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Events Manager, Regional and Special Events - University Advancement reports to the Director of Regional and Special Events. The role of the Event Manager is to plan and implement key regional events designed to cultivate, maintain, and strengthen alumni, parent, and friend ties to the University. Oversee or assist with all aspects of event planning. Travel to these events is required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and provide assistance as needed for special events in University Advancement for assigned schools and programs including but not limited to professorship installations, scholarship dinners, Distinguished Alumni Award dinners, stewardship and cultivation events, and other events involving the schools and programs. Work with the Philanthropic Strategy and Development teams, faculty, alumni, and students to facilitate engagement, cultivation, and stewardship through program events.
• 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

• Travel as required.

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 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.

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