Events Manager, Leadership Events - University Advancement

Washington University in St Louis • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Events Manager reports to the Director of Leadership Events within University Advancement. The role of Events Manager is to plan (solely and as part of a team) and implement key events designed to cultivate, maintain, and strengthen ties to the University for the highest-level expectation audience, including University Leaders, Principal Gifts Donors, and visiting dignitaries. Oversee or assist with all aspects of event planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of and appreciation for the mission of Advancement Programs and related departmental activities.
• Commitment to playing a meaningful role within the University community, with a shared dedication to education and research.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with administration, faculty, alumni, parents, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event planning and execution in support of special events. This includes University Advancement and all Chancellor-hosted events of unlimited scope, such as private dinners, fireside chats, guest lectures, receptions, donor parties, Assembly Series lectures, commencement ceremonies, holiday events, salon events, and University memorials.
• Collaborate with institutional partners, staff, and faculty to design and deliver high-quality engagement experiences and stewardship initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate event planning operations. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations and vendor management, supervising event strategy and execution, partnering with project coordinators on invitations and communications, managing invitation data and guest lists, coordinating mail house projects, and developing detailed timelines to ensure successful event delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level