Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School [R0154004]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Campus (IL); In loco; USD 58.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts for NSHE schools

Tuition discounts for spouses/partners

RebelCard discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lee Business School, invites applications for a Development Operations and Events Manager. This role oversees events from planning to post-event evaluation, manages budgeting, vendor coordination, and financial reconciliation, and supports development activities in partnership with the UNLV Foundation.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Administration, you will chair the School's Events Committee, coordinate donor meetings and materials,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in the United States and maintain work authorization.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Experience managing events and related financial processes.

Mansioni

• Oversee the full events lifecycle, including planning, budgeting and execution.
• Coordinate vendor services, on-site management and post-event evaluation.
• Chairs the School's Events Committee and supports donor meetings.
• Maintain donor records and prepare stewardship communications.
• Administer development-related purchasing, travel, payments and reporting.

Conoscenze

Higher education experience

Donor relations

Event coordination

Budgeting

Workday

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 yrs exp

Strumenti

Workday

Event registration platforms

Email marketing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School

Job Summary

Job Description: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School [R0154004].

Role of the Position

The Development Operations and Events Manager manages the events, financial processes, and administrative operations that support development activities at UNLV's Lee Business School. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Administration and working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Development, this position connects people, resources, and processes to deliver successful signature events and ensure accurate and accountable operations. The Manager oversees the full lifecycle of assigned events, including the Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, Scholarship Donor Luncheon, as well as other events and programs. Responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, vendor and service coordination, onsite execution, financial reconciliation, and post-event evaluation. The position also chairs the School's Events Committee and coordinates assigned advisory board, donor, and development meetings, including meeting materials, communications, and follow-up. In addition to event management, the Manager administers development-related purchasing, travel, payments, and financial reporting; monitors and reports on gift and Foundation funds; and coordinates with the UNLV Foundation and School partners to support use of Foundation funds. The role maintains donor and development records, coordinates acknowledgments and recognition, and supports stewardship reporting and fulfillment of donor commitments, in conjunction with the Development Team. This position requires independent judgment, proactive planning, and consistent follow-through across multiple priorities. The Manager anticipates operational needs, resolves issues, safeguards confidential information, and improves procedures and tracking tools to strengthen event programming and philanthropic financial reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 4-7 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or a similarly complex organization.
• Coordinating executive-level, donor-facing, or large-scale events.
• Administering gift, endowment, or restricted funds.
• Processing procurement and travel transactions and preparing financial reports.
• Using Workday, event registration platforms, or email marketing tools.
• Improving administrative or program workflows.
• Coordinating or training volunteers or student employees.

Salary

Minimum salary for this position is $64,600. Position is contingent upon funding.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Commitment to Our Campus Values

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Job Category and Work Schedule

Job Category Administrative Faculty ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

This position is based on campus, with regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional local travel and evening or weekend work are required to support events and engagement activities, with corresponding schedule adjustments coordinated with the supervisor.

University Overview

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates.