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More About This Job
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.
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.
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually
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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.
Pre-Employment Screening
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
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)