Events Manager, Special Events University Advancement

Events Manager

The Events Manager reports to the Director of Schools and Programs. The role of the Events Manager I 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Oversee, manage, and provide assistance as needed for special events in University Advancement programs for assigned schools and programs including but not limited to : Professorship installations, Distinguished Alumni Award dinners, and other events involving the schools and programs.
• Oversee event planning related activities including but not limited to contract negotiations and management, event space reservations, collaboration with communications coordinator to create invitations, oversight of data for invitation lists, coordination and supervision of mail house projects, creation of timelines and seating plans, management of vendor relationships, assistance with talking points, and ownership of logistical plans and onsite logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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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 : No specific certification 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.