Development Operations and Events Coordinator Lee Business School R0147181
Development Operations and Events Coordinator Lee Business School R0147181
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Development Operations and Events Coordinator Lee Business School R0147181.
ROLE of the POSITION
The Development Operations and Events Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the development operational and donor relations efforts of the Lee Business School by managing a broad portfolio of responsibilities that span highprofile event coordination support of the development team/officers financial oversight and external/internal communications. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Business Administration but will also take direction from and complete assigned tasks as instructed by the Senior Director of Development. Both functions are integral to the success of the role and are to be carried out as instructed.
The Coordinator is responsible for the planning logistics and vendor management for events including but not limited to the Nevada Business Hall of Fame Thought Leader Series Outlook Lee Scholar Luncheon and the Scholarship Donor Luncheon. Duties include facilitating preevent planning meetings; coordinating and processing payment for all event logistics such as space reservations catering developing invitations mailing list and tracking RSVPs; media/AV support registration and parking; creating and managing event timelines; overseeing onsite operations and vendor relations; ensuring contract compliance; and conducting postevent evaluations and reporting. The Coordinator is expected to maintain proactive and transparent communication with all stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Equally important the Coordinator supports operations including but not limited to processing spend authorizations and expense reports for the Development Team generating invoices tracking payments managing budgets and handling financial reporting endowment tracking and donation processing in coordination with the UNLV Foundation and Lee Business School departments centers and units. This role ensures timely notification to department chairs and center directors regarding received gifts fund transfers as well as participates in donor stewardship activities and maintains consistent communication and customer service to support compliance and proper use of gift funds.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong intuition and foresightproactively anticipating needs identifying gaps and initiating solutions with minimal direction. This collaborative role requires exceptional attention to detail the ability to manage multiple priorities and a customer serviceoriented approach in working with diverse internal and external partners.
This position is considered essential and may be eligible for a limited Flexible Work Schedule (FWS) with the bulk of work performed on campus.
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
As one of the largest schools at UNLV with approximately 3500 undergraduate students 500 graduate students more than 140 faculty and staff and 25500 alumni Lee Business School offers 10 undergraduate majors 12 minors and seven graduate degree programs. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 parttime MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report.
Lee Business School is among the top 2 percent of business colleges and schools worldwide to hold international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International. In addition to its scholastic endeavors Lee Business School is home to four centers that connect faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) Lied Center for Real Estate and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aBachelors degreefrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) anda minimum of one year of professional experience in administrative support event planning project coordination development operations or a related field. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three to five years of professional experience in administrative or event support ideally within higher education or a fundraising environment
Experience with travel reimbursement processing procurement workflows and financial tracking
Prior involvement in customer service or stakeholderfacing roles that require discretion and professionalism
Familiarity with Workday CRM or donor databases (e.g. Salesforce iFolio Raisers Edge) and event management platforms such as Eventbrite or Constant Contact
Experience supervising student workers or volunteers particularly in event settings
Comfort creating donor communications reports or event materials using platforms such as Canva or Microsoft Publisher
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on May 19 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Erin Azua Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0147181 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
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UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
