Assistant Director, Development Events

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYU tuition waiver

Generous vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Flexible work policies

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Assistant Director for Development Events at the Stern School of Business. In this role, you'll manage high-level development events aimed at cultivating relationships with donors. You will handle all aspects of event planning and execution. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience. The annual salary is between $70,000 and $84,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a tuition waiver and generous vacation.

Qualifications

• 3 years' relevant experience planning and implementing special events.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage all aspects of high-level development events.
• Implement bespoke and signature events for donor engagement.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and recommend future improvements.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

NYU’s Stern School of Business has an exciting opportunity available for an Assistant Director, Development Events in the Development and Alumni Relations team (DART) within the Stern School of Business. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Assistant Director will plan, develop, and manage all aspects of high-level development events that meet the departments’ strategic goals and are designed to cultivate or strengthen NYU Stern’s relationships with donors and prospective donors. They will effectively implement bespoke and signature, donor-centric events and gatherings throughout the year, facilitating all aspects of event administration including facilities, participant communication and vendor relations and payments. The Assistant Director will work closely with other members of the Development, Donor Relations and Event planning teams within the School and across the University for management of large-scale events. They will conceptualize themes, present ideas, research requests, assess feasibility, and make recommendations to ensure the implementation of successful, targeted events; research vendors, options, pricing structures, etc. They will project expenses; supervise volunteer staffing, and determine equipment needs; conduct post-event evaluations, and recommend future improvements. They will project manage all aspects of event planning, implementation, and follow up to creatively and consistently steward prospective and current donors.

Qualifications

Candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ relevant experience planning and implementing special events or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to $84,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

We offer a collegial and supportive culture, and an excellent benefits package, which includes up to 100% NYU tuition waiver, generous vacation and holidays, health benefits, and flexible work policies. NYU and Stern offer access to a wide range of professional development resources, along with opportunities to build your career, relationships, and expand your network.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.