Donor Events & Development Operations Manager

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Excellent health insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the Development Operations and Events Manager at the Lee Business School. This role oversees events, financial processes, and administrative operations to support development activities, partnering with senior leaders to deliver signature events and ensure accountable operations.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of events (Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, donor luncheons), budgeting, procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4–7 years of experience.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of events (e.g., Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, donor luncheons) including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, onsite execution, financial reconciliation and post‑event evaluation.
• Chair the School’s Events Committee and coordinate donor, advisory board, and development meetings with materials and follow‑up communications.
• Administer development purchasing, travel, payments, financial reporting, and donor fund coordination with the UNLV Foundation and School partners.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Event registration platforms

Email marketing tools

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the Development Operations and Events Manager at the Lee Business School. This role oversees events, financial processes, and administrative operations to support development activities, partnering with senior leaders to deliver signature events and ensure accountable operations.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of events (Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, donor luncheons), budgeting, procurement,