Manager Of Events And Engagement

Position

• Manager of Events and Engagement

Position Summary

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that support the goals of the Advancement department to include, but not limited to, donor, parent, and alumni relations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations for event space contracts, event arrangement, and ordering of supplies.

• Oversight of design and event materials including event signage, invitations, responses and marketing materials.

• Manage onsite production including event materials, set up and tear down.

• Assist with budget preparations for events and tracking of event financials including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.

• Lead the logistical strategy and implementation of Advancement events such as Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

• Work closely with the Advancement team to lead and plan the logistics of Avila University's main fundraising event

• Avila University Steer Dinner.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years' event planning

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• In-depth experience with Microsoft Suite

• Multilingual skills highly preferred

• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University's comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.