Assistant Director of Advancement Events
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Advancement Events is responsible for the comprehensive project management and execution of events that support the fundraising goals of the Division of Advancement and the University’s top priorities. This manages a personal portfolio of high-touch events, which may include donor recognition and stewardship events (e.g., dedications, groundbreakings) and other celebrations related to strategic priorities. Collaborating with partners across the division, the Assistant Director serves as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert to drive partner goals and ensure initiatives move forward in a strategic, timely manner. As a member of the Advancement Events team, they also provide support by leading broader Advancement events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in event planning and coordination, strategic planning, marketing, project management, customer service, and volunteer management.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the Google suite of tools, web and email technologies, and database management.
- Proficiency with Zoom (Meeting and Webinar) and CRM software.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop, and execute a large-scale event from start to finish.
- Experience in project management.
- Proven track record of being highly proactive and detail-oriented.
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet timelines and shifting deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adept at managing multiple sensitive issues and tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated professional, customer-service oriented, and positive attitude.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience collaborating across a team.
- Ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and make impactful, responsible decisions.
- Facility with budget management and budget forecasting.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude coupled with a creative and innovative approach to programming.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting.
- Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies swiftly.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive project management and execution of events supporting fundraising goals.
- Manage a personal portfolio of high-touch events, including donor recognition and stewardship events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter expert for event initiatives.
- Collaborate with partners across the division to drive goals and ensure timely progress.
- Provide support by leading broader Advancement events as needed.
- Develop and manage tasks, timelines, and workflows to completion.
- Manage budget, budget forecasting, and analytical tasks.
Benefits
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- Information about our salary ranges can be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
