Development Operations & Events Strategist

Nevada System of Higher Education; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Excellent health insurance

Tuition discounts for NSHE employees

Job summary

UNLV's Lee Business School seeks a Development Operations and Events Manager to lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of signature events. The role coordinates donor communications, procurement, travel, and financial reporting, and collaborates with the Foundation and development teams to strengthen donor engagement.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, compliance, and process improvements, with regular hours on campus and occasional evening/weekend commitments to support events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Background check may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of events, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, onsite execution, financial reconciliation, and post-event evaluation.
• Chair the School’s Events Committee and coordinate advisory board, donor, and development meetings with materials and follow-up.
• Administer development-related purchasing, travel, payments, and financial reporting; monitor and report on gifts and Foundation funds.
• Maintain donor and development records and support stewardship reporting and fulfillment of donor commitments.
• Require independent judgment, proactive planning, and multitasking with occasional local travel and events outside standard hours.

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

Budgeting

Procurement and travel processing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

UNLV's Lee Business School seeks a Development Operations and Events Manager to lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of signature events. The role coordinates donor communications, procurement, travel, and financial reporting, and collaborates with the Foundation and development teams to strengthen donor engagement.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, compliance, and process improvements, with regular hours on campus and occasional evening/weekend commitments to support events.