Events Manager, Leadership Events - University Advancement

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

37.5

The Events Manager reports to the Director of Leadership Events within University Advancement. The role of Events Manager is to plan (solely and as part of a team) and implement key events designed to cultivate, maintain, and strengthen ties to the University for the highest-level expectation audience, including University Leaders, Principal Gifts Donors, and visiting dignitaries. Oversee or assist with all aspects of event planning.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee event planning and execution in support of special events. This includes University Advancement and all Chancellor-hosted events of unlimited scope, such as private dinners, fireside chats, guest lectures, receptions, donor parties, Assembly Series lectures, commencement ceremonies, holiday events, salon events, and University memorials. Collaborate with institutional partners, staff, and faculty to design and deliver high-quality engagement experiences and stewardship initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate event planning operations. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations and vendor management, supervising event strategy and execution, partnering with project coordinators on invitations and communications, managing invitation data and guest lists, coordinating mail house projects, and developing detailed timelines to ensure successful event delivery.
• Perform 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
• May require overtime and ability to work nights and/or weekends.

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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of and appreciation for the mission of Advancement Programs and related departmental activities.
• Commitment to playing a meaningful role within the University community, with a shared dedication to education and research.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with administration, faculty, alumni, parents, and volunteers.

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

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, Communicativeness, Computer Software, Critical Thinking, Email Software, Event Development, Event Management, Event Planning, File Maker Development, Financial Budgeting, Graphic Design, High-Integrity, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Interact with All Levels of Management, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Task-Oriented, Trustworthiness, Work Collaboratively, Work Values

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$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

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