Senior Director of Events

Senior Director Of Events

Utah State University's Office of Advancement and Alumni is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Events to lead the Advancement Events Team within the Division of Stewardship and Donor Engagement to strategically plan and execute high-level donor events that build lasting connections, celebrate impact, and strengthen philanthropic support for USU's mission.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Goals

• Set the vision for the Advancement Events Team, ensuring alignment with broader goals of Stewardship and Donor Engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve high-level event goals, ensuring they are aligned with the university's mission and advancement objectives.
• Supervise and mentor the Events Team, providing direction and guidance on all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Lead the development of event strategies, working closely with the AVP of Stewardship and Donor Engagement.
• Oversee and operationalize the Advancement Tiered Event Support structure, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to donor events across the university.
• Establish metrics for event success and evaluate outcomes to ensure objectives are being met.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the entire Stewardship and Donor Engagement operation and represent the Associate Vice President in relevant settings.

Strategic Planning and Coordination

Partnership and Collaboration

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach :

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume / CV"

2. Cover letter to be typed / pasted at the end of your application

3. Contact information for three references to be typed into the candidate profile at the beginning of the application

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and / or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College / Department Highlights

The Division of Advancement is a welcoming office where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. Advancement staff are engaged in the meaningful work of securing private financial resources to fuel Utah State University's mission by creating gratifying gift and engagement experiences for USU's generous and passionate alumni and friends. Comprising the division are the office of the Vice President, the USU Foundation & Board, Advancement Services, the Alumni Association (Alumni Engagement), Gift Planning, Corporations and Foundations, Strategic Communications, Stewardship and Donor Engagement, the Annual Fund and ACE (Alumni Center for Engagement). Furthermore, the division coordinates all fundraising efforts across campus, including colleges, various programs, extension campuses, and USU Athletics. Through the collaboration of these units, the Division of Advancement is able to achieve significant annual fundraising goals by inspiring stakeholders to invest their time and resources in Utah State University.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

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