Director of University Events & Donor Relations

University of Puget Sound; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance and long-term-disility

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Education benefits including tuition

Access to university facilities and娱乐

Job summary

University of Puget Sound is seeking a Director of Events to lead university-wide events, shaping reputation and donor engagement. You will collaborate with internal divisions and external partners to design and execute high-impact events, from Commencement to distinguished lectures, ensuring safety and memorable experiences for students, families, alumni, and donors.

The role emphasizes partnership, policy refinement, and budget oversight, with a team including a senior associate director and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of five years of experience coordinating large-scale events and managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading events from strategy to execution within higher education or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Event Leadership & Cross-Campus Collaboration.
• Lead planning committees for large-scale events like Commencement, Homecoming, and major donor events.
• Partner with University Relations and Development teams to design high-touch donor events.
• Ensure brand alignment and collaboration with Marketing & Communications.
• Oversee vendor relations, safety planning, and budget management.
• Supervise staff and plan workload to balance major events with routine requests.

Skills

Event leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Hospitality, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Cvent

Raiser's Edge

Wrike

Job description

University of Puget Sound is seeking a Director of Events to lead university-wide events, shaping reputation and donor engagement. You will collaborate with internal divisions and external partners to design and execute high-impact events, from Commencement to distinguished lectures, ensuring safety and memorable experiences for students, families, alumni, and donors.

The role emphasizes partnership, policy refinement, and budget oversight, with a team including a senior associate director and