Events Manager, Special Events - University Advancement

Event Manager

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

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

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

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 university's community and to share in the community's commitment to education and research.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $53,100 - $62,000.

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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? We've 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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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.