Assistant Director, Membership Experience & Events

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University is seeking an Assistant Director of Membership Experience and Events to oversee growth of membership groups, enhance constituent engagement, and lead event planning and fundraising efforts on campus.

The role collaborates with volunteer leaders, University Advancement colleagues, and campus stakeholders to advance philanthropic support through strategic administration, communications, and program development. This is a full-time, on-campus role based in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years professional experience in event planning in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Volunteer management experience required; experience with governing boards strongly desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Knowledge and skill to develop collateral and other materials, with an ability to manage social media platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the staff liaison for university-affiliated membership groups and their volunteer leadership boards, committees, and members.
• Drive group development and growth through membership recruitment and retention best practices, and fundraising and engagement-focused programming.
• Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues and campus stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase membership and align philanthropic interests with priorities.
• Advise volunteer leaders in board development, succession planning, governance best practices, and alignment with university priorities.
• Provide operational oversight of membership group financial activities and manage contracts, budgets, and revenue tracking.
• Ensure gifts and financial transactions are documented and compliant with university policies.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials and communications, and maintain membership records and data.
• Meet established membership and engagement goals as determined by AVP and leadership.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Communication

Project management

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chapman University is seeking an Assistant Director of Membership Experience and Events to oversee growth of membership groups, enhance constituent engagement, and lead event planning and fundraising efforts on campus.

The role collaborates with volunteer leaders, University Advancement colleagues, and campus stakeholders to advance philanthropic support through strategic administration, communications, and program development. This is a full-time, on-campus role based in California.