Events Manager, Special Events University Advancement

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The Event Manager reports to the Director of School and Program Events. The role of the Events Manager is to plan and implement key events designed to cultivate maintain and strengthen alumni parent and friend ties to the University. Oversee or assist with all aspects of event planning.

• Oversees manages and provides assistance as needed for special events in University Advancement programs for assigned schools and programs including but not limited to professorship installations scholarship dinners Distinguished Alumni Award dinners stewardship and cultivation events and other events involving the schools and programs. Works with the Philanthropic Strategy and Development teams faculty alumni and students to facilitate engagement cultivation and stewardship through program events.
• Oversees event planning related activities including but not limited to contract negotiations and management reserving event space working 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 50 lbs.)

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Bachelors degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of Advancement Programs and the activities of the department.
• Desire to play a meaningful role in the universitys community and to share in the communitys commitment to education and research.

This position is located in St. Louis MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $53100 - $62000.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Building Partnerships Computer Software Email Software Event Development Event Management Event Planning FileMaker Development Financial Budgeting Financial Forecasting Graphic Design Highly Developed Interpersonal Interact with All Levels of Management Learning Quickly Microsoft Office Multitasking Oral Communications Organizing Prioritization Professional Etiquette Professional Integrity Task-Oriented University Education Work Collaboratively Work Values Written Communication

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$53100.00 - $90600.00 / Annually

The 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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