Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School [R0154004]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

14d•$64,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Operations and Events Manager manages events, financial processes, and administrative operations supporting development activities at UNLV’s Lee Business School. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Administration and partnering closely with the Senior Director of Development, the role connects people, resources, and processes to deliver successful events and maintain accurate, accountable operations. The Manager oversees assigned events throughout their lifecycle, including the Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, and Scholarship Donor Luncheon. Work includes planning, budgeting, vendor and service coordination, onsite execution, financial reconciliation, and post-event evaluation. The Manager chairs the School’s Events Committee and coordinates assigned advisory board, donor, and development meetings, including preparation of materials, communications, and follow-up. The position administers development-related purchasing, travel, payments, and financial reporting; monitors and reports on gift and Foundation funds; and coordinates with the UNLV Foundation and School partners on Foundation fund use. In coordination with the Development Team, the Manager maintains donor and development records, coordinates acknowledgments and recognition, and supports stewardship reporting and fulfillment of donor commitments. The role calls for independent judgment, proactive planning, and consistent follow-through across multiple priorities. The Manager anticipates operational needs, resolves issues, safeguards confidential information, and improves procedures and tracking tools. The position is campus-based, with regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional local travel and evening or weekend work are required for events and engagement activities, with schedule adjustments coordinated with the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4–7 years of experience; credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check is required.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel locally to support events and engagement activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or a similarly complex organization.
Experience coordinating executive-level, donor-facing, or large-scale events.
Experience administering gift, endowment, or restricted funds.
Experience processing procurement and travel transactions and preparing financial reports.
Experience using Workday, event registration platforms, or email marketing tools.
Experience improving administrative or program workflows.
Experience coordinating or training volunteers or student employees.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of assigned events, including the Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, Scholarship Donor Luncheon, and other events and programs.
Plan projects and budgets, coordinate vendors and services, oversee onsite execution, reconcile event finances, and evaluate events afterward.
Chair the School’s Events Committee.
Coordinate assigned advisory board, donor, and development meetings, including meeting materials, communications, and follow-up.
Administer development-related purchasing, travel, payments, and financial reporting.
Monitor and report on gift and Foundation funds, coordinating with the UNLV Foundation and School partners to support appropriate use of Foundation funds.
Maintain donor and development records; coordinate acknowledgments and recognition; and support stewardship reporting and fulfillment of donor commitments in conjunction with the Development Team.
Anticipate operational needs, resolve issues, and safeguard confidential information.
Improve procedures and tracking tools to strengthen event programming and philanthropic financial reporting.