Signature Event Manager

: Job no: 532888 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Development, Legal/Law, Planning/Project Management

Department: School of Law Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $45,000 - $52,000 Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2025-2024 FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

November 17, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three professional references.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon School of Law is a dynamic, ABA-accredited law school and Oregon's only public law school. Degrees offered include Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (CRES), and a minor in undergraduate legal studies. Oregon Law's mission is to provide a world-class education. We prepare students through excellent classroom teaching paired with a multitude of practical experience opportunities and robust professional development. Our faculty produce exceptional research and scholarship. We accomplish our mission in a positive, inclusive environment where we strive to provide everyone with opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop. Our aim is to learn, teach, and practice the principles of equity and justice as critical foundations for our overall effort to achieve excellence as a top-ranked law school. Success in this work requires a diverse group of people in various faculty and staff roles working in one of our two locations, Eugene and Portland. The University of Oregon is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Learn more about Oregon Law at law.uoregon.edu and consider joining our team.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Signature Events Manager is responsible for implementing event strategic plans developed by program leadership to engage the law school's diverse internal and external audiences, including alumni, donors, friends, faculty, staff, volunteers, and the greater community. Implementation includes planning, coordination, and evaluation of signature events including, but not limited to, the Oregon Supreme Court visit, Frohnmayer Award for Public Service reception, Derrick Bell lecture, Alumni Fall Celebration, Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund (OLSPIF) dinner and auction, and the Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) meetings and events. This position requires a flexible work schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional travel. This position will also require a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO driver's certification.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of experience in professional event management

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from culturally diverse backgrounds and with multiple intersectional identities; and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university community.
• Ability to manage people, work effectively with volunteers and develop strategies to achieve operating goals.
• Excellent skills in project management and organization.
• Ability to plan and design unique event themes.
• Ability to manage budgets and track expenditures.
• Ability to travel, including nights and weekends.
• Abilities in procuring goods and services from, and negotiating contracts with, vendors.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and design applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to adapt as new situations arise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the field of fundraising.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Familiarity with the University of Oregon, including its constituents, systems, and processes.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit

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Advertised: October 27, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: