Asst Dir, Advancement Events

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Assistant Director, Advancement Events!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Advancement Events, the Assistant Director of Advancement Events will lead the management and execution of a comprehensive and strategic advancement events strategy to engage a variety of alumni audiences. Key engagement areas include athletics; signature alumni events (i.e. Homecoming and Temple Made Days); and alumni stewardship (i.e. awards). The incumbent will partner with and / or lead various cross-functional project teams to determine best tactics to achieve and potentially exceed engagement goals. In addition, he / she will serve as a resource to advancement engagement colleagues to support, coordinate and enhance their event-based volunteer cultivation and engagement efforts. He / she will work closely with a wide range of individuals and teams- both internal and external- to build / maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, and to ensure timely and effective execution of project deliverables.

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in alumni relations, special events, and / or higher education.
• Significant understanding of alumni engagement, donor relations and / or fundraising in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing successful event experiences for a variety of audiences, special consideration for experience planning complex, multi-faceted events.
• Strong project management experience, including creating / monitoring project schedules, deadlines and deliverables, and holding team members accountable.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities :

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement : In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following :

A hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

T Grade : T25

Salary Range : $41,250 - $55,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.