Associate Director, Events and Experiences
Associate Director, Events and Experiences
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$ 62000 - 70000
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Job Description
Advancement & Partnerships:
Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.
Together we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.
The Opportunity:
UCF Advancement seeks experienced candidates for our Associate Director Events & Experiences. The Associate Director Events & Experiences is a key contributor to the planning production and execution of exceptional events and one-of-a-kind experiences designed to engage steward and inspire UCF donors and prospective donors. Reporting to the Director of Events & Experiences this position collaborates with advancement staff college partners and external vendors to design strategic impactful moments that elevate the donor experience and showcase the universitys vision.
Classification Title: Event Manager II
Responsibilities:
Event Strategy & Production:
Lead the logistical and conceptual planning and execution of university-wide and unit-specific events including site selection contracts timelines and vendor relationships.
Support the development and implementation of signature donor experiences that express gratitude and inspire continued philanthropy.
Serve as a strategic partner to advancement colleagues to align events with fundraising and engagement goals.
Planning & Execution:
Manage contracts payments budgets post-event reporting and other contractual terms and related responsibilities for assigned events.
Handle registration communications and marketing content related to event design and promotion.
Maintain accuracy and accountability of event records and attendee data.
Collaboration & Coordination:
Coordinate regularly with campus partners and vendors to ensure high-quality event experiences.
Supervise staff and vendors during event setup execution and teardown.
Understand and apply university policies legal requirements and fiscal controls to all event planning activities.
Post-Event Impact & Reporting:
Lead post-event analysis to assess impact and identify improvements.
Provide recommendations to improve future donor engagement experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
6 years of experience working in events or related activities including contracts vendor management budgeting and event volunteer coordination.
Experience planning and managing events within higher education corporate nonprofit or donor-centered environments.
Demonstrated success in planning events or experiences for high-profile guests or donors.
Proficiency in event technology platforms (e.g. registration systems CRM tools virtual event software).
Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proven success in cultivating and managing relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced high-expectation environment.
Familiarity with fundraising principles donor stewardship and engagement strategies.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary for a very well-qualified candidate is $62000 - $70000. Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The determination of a successful candidates starting salary will vary based on several factors including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above.
Classification Title: Event Manager II
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Advancement and PartnershipsWork Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Nights weekends and travel may be requiredType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$56030.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
