Alumni & Donor Events Coordinator

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Special Events Coordinator to plan and execute a wide range of events for internal and external audiences. You will engage alumni, major donors, prospects, administration, and friends, helping advance the university through precision planning and flawless execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating venues, decor, scheduling, catering, AV, transportation, and budgets while maintaining thorough documentation and preparing university leadership for events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project coordination or event planning.
• Experience working with vendors and contracted services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with creativity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-level events engaging alumni, major donors, prospects, administration, and friends.
• Research venues and vendors; manage budgets and tracking of attendance; create printed materials.
• Prepare university leadership for events and maintain event documentation.

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Special Events Coordinator to plan and execute a wide range of events for internal and external audiences. You will engage alumni, major donors, prospects, administration, and friends, helping advance the university through precision planning and flawless execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating venues, decor, scheduling, catering, AV, transportation, and budgets while maintaining thorough documentation and preparing university leadership for events.