Event and Special Projects Coordinator - External Relations Support

Southern Arkansas University; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for an Event and Special Projects Coordinator to support donor engagement and coordinate special events. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, experience in event planning, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role may require minimal travel and involves creating donor communications. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, and budgeting events.
• Open to minimal overnight travel on behalf of the college.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Open to overnight travel (minimal) on behalf of the college.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and donor engagement activities and special events.
• Craft donor communication and provide administrative support.
• Ensure regular, reliable attendance and maintain collegial relationships.
• May require evenings/weekends and limited travel as needed.

Skills

Event coordination

Budgeting events

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

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Event and Special Projects Coordinator - External Relations Support

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties

The Event and Special Projects Coordinator works with the Development and Donor Engagement team and reports to the Senior Director of Engagement. The position coordinates development and donor engagement activities and special events including the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame, advisory board meetings, donor stewardship events, receptions and other events as needed. Additionally, the position will also craft donor communication, correspondence and provide administrative support to the Development and Donor Engagement team.

This position may work evenings and weekends as needed and may require very limited travel on behalf of the College.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience planning, coordinating and budgeting events
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Open to overnight travel (minimal) on behalf of the college

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with corporate partners or development and alumni relations
• Experience working within constituent relations
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, or other CRM
• Experience with Workday
• Knowledge or experience navigating vendor contracts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multi-task

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Josh Harris
Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
[e-mail]