Coordinator, Advancement Events

SupportFinity™; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,600 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a highly organized Coordinator for Advancement Events to support operational activities. This hybrid role involves managing event logistics and ensuring smooth operations for the Advancement Events team.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in event management or alumni relations, with a Bachelor's degree and strong project management skills. They should be proficient in MS Office and have excellent communication skills. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of directly related experience in alumni relations, special events, and/or higher education.
• Strong project management experience with deadlines and deliverables.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational and operational support to the Advancement Events team.
• Manage event attendee logistics and prepare events.
• Hold team members accountable on project schedules.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Proficient in MS Office suite and fundraising databases

Excellent organization skills

Ability to perform special projects with minimal supervision

Results-oriented and fact-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising databases

Calendaring/organizational tools

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Advancement Events, the Coordinator, Advancement Events will provide a high level of organizational and operational support to the Advancement Events team, with an emphasis on event operations, event attendee management and reporting, and event preparation. These operations are vital to the success of Advancement Engagement and Institutional Advancement and support the work of the Advancement Events team. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details

• This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling/Personal Identifiable Information background check.
• Must be available on nights, early mornings, and weekends when needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two (2) years of directly related experience in alumni relations, special events, and/or higher education.
• Strong project management experience, including creating and monitoring project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables and holding team members accountable.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends.
• Experience using fundraising databases and calendaring/organizational tools.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and fundraising databases.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously.
• Ability to perform special projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain operational systems and procedures and ensure adherence to the same.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations and with a diverse group of individuals.
• Results-oriented, facts-driven, with high energy and drive, a positive attitude and excellent listening and communications skills.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition free
• Generous retirement plan and so much more

Salary Range: $35,600 - $45,000

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.