Senior Events Manager- University Advancement
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65900 - 78000
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
The Senior Events Manager I Advancement reports to the Director of Eliot Society Programs and is responsible for planning and executing key events that build and strengthen relationships between the university and its alumni parents and friends. This role requires regular travel to support and oversee events in cities across the country. The Events Manager oversees or supports all aspects of event planning from concept through execution ensuring high-quality meaningful experiences that foster lasting connections.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee manage events within University Advancement providing strategic oversight and support as needed. These events include but are not limited to St. Louis-based and regional Eliot Society events as well as targeted cultivation events. This role will also assist in overall university Special Events when necessary.
- Oversee event planning related activities including but not limited to contract negotiations and management reserving event space work with communications coordinator to create invitations overseeing data for invitation lists coordinating and supervising mail house projects creating timelines establishing logistical plans assist with securing speakers creating seating plans assisting with talking points briefing materials for university leadership and onsite logistics.
- Oversee the ongoing management of team member(s) including day-to-day management of timesheets performance reviews and regular check-ins.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
- Typically sitting at desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in event planning development or advancement or related field.
- Prefer experience in higher education.
This position is located in St. Louis MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $65900-$78000.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Building Partnerships Event Development Event Management Event Planning Financial Budgeting Financial Forecasting Graphic Design Highly Developed Interpersonal Interact with All Levels of Management Learning Quickly Microsoft Office Multitasking Oral Communications Organizing People Management Prioritization Professional Etiquette Professional Integrity Task-Oriented University Education Work Collaboratively Work Values Written CommunicationGrade
G13Salary Range
$65900.00 - $112700.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our 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
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
