Associate Director, Events, Constituency Programs

Overview

Summary
The Associate Director is a full-time professional position reporting to the Director, Constituency Engagement, within the Office of Constituency Programs. The position is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive Advancement Events program to promote interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels and to provide networking and engagement opportunities for all constituents. The Associate Director will assist in developing strategies for local, regional, and national events.

The position will work closely with all departments within the Office of Advancement related to ensuring strategic and quality events as well as departments university wide.

The Associate Director is responsible for creating and implementing an Advancement Events program to promote interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels and to provide networking and engagement opportunities for all constituents. The Associate Director will assist in developing strategies for local, regional, and national events. The position will work closely with all departments within the Office of Advancement related to ensuring strategic and quality events as well as departments university wide.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple demands and/or projects simultaneously.
• Budget management experience.
• High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently yet maintain a close professional working relationship with colleagues.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Individual must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle pressure, be flexible and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to attend events on evenings and weekends.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years’ experience minimum in program development or management, event coordination, or program implementation. Transferable, related experience such as marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered.

• Experience working with non-profit donors preferably in a higher education setting.
• Commitment to the values of an institution of higher education, required.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.
• Experience using Advance Donor Management Software or similar program for higher education fundraising.