Manager, Advancement Events

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking an experienced Event Manager to plan and execute development and engagement events of varying sizes. You will partner with campus colleagues to deliver meaningful experiences for local, national, and virtual audiences, while maintaining diplomacy and high service standards.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in event management within university or nonprofit settings, with familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4–7 years of experience, including at least 2 years of directly related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage event logistics for development and engagement events of varying sophistication, scope and size.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver meaningful event experiences for local, national, and virtual audiences.
• Manage budgets, registration, venue research, and post-event reporting; track ROI.
• Coordinate event details using platforms like Asana and Monday.com for project tracking.
• Support registration pages, emails, and event communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Team collaboration

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 11,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University.

At the University of Denver, we’re doing higher education our way: authentic to the Rocky Mountain West's confident optimism and pragmatic independence. It sets us apart. We’re preparing young people to be the solutions in their own stories, empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense.

We’re fiercely ambitious and forward-thinking, surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. And we’re true to our mission as a top-tier private R-1 institution dedicated to making the world a better place – contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world.

About DU Advancement

The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious campaign yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni engagement, development, operations, and campaign leadership, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.

Position Summary

The Event Manager reports directly to the Director, Advancement Events. At the direction of and with the support of the Director, this position is responsible for planning and managing event logistics for development and engagement events of varying sophistication, complexity, and scope. These events range from discrete, program-specific functions to large-scale, highly sophisticated programs for the University. In this capacity, the Event Manager will be responsible for successfully producing events assigned to their portfolio. They will work closely with campus partners to deliver meaningful event experiences. The successful incumbent must possess a high degree of diplomacy and organizational savvy to partner with a variety of stakeholders. They must demonstrate remarkable customer service and unwavering commitment to quality.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and results-oriented, with experience in event management, stakeholder management, and project leadership. A bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience, including two years in event management, including direct experience working with donors and/or high-profile guests, is required. Experience working within a university or similarly complex nonprofit environment, managing fundraising events of varying size and complexity, and utilizing project management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools to coordinate and execute projects effectively is preferred.

This position is eligible for hybrid work, with limited Denver metro travel and occasional evening or weekend event support as needed.

Essential Functions

Event Management

• Atthe direction of the Director of Advancement Events,strategicallycreate a holistic guest experience for local, national, virtual, and hybridevents. This is inclusive ofpre-event planningthroughpost-event follow-up, specifically
• Establishevent strategywith partners and stakeholders, vision,intentand goals for eventsto ensure alignment of engagement and developmentobjectives.
• Manageand leadall aspects of national, local, virtual and hybrid events, fromscoping anddevelopingevent details toproduction.
• Manageall logistics related to an event including but not limitedto:serving as concierge for guests, tracking registration, collecting constituent information, venue research and coordination, event day logistics such as nametags, registration lists, giveaways and post-event follow up including metric reports for review.
• Support the creation, management and tracking of event budgetsand revenue expectations in collaboration with the department or functional area funding the event.
• ROI, post event reportingand understanding of using data to inform ROI
• Event consultants forallAdvancement Eventsand resource to campus for Advancement related event engagements
• Project managementevent tracking in Asana

GiveCampusAdministration

• Build andmaintainevent details, including registration page, confirmation & final details emails
• Utilizeplatforms such asGiveCampus, Asana, andPiosphereCRMGivetosupport events, including registration lists, nametags, event reports, etc.
• Proficient user ofGiveCampusevent management platform.

University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and campus colleagues to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative practices.
• Model “One DU” citizenship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High degree of diplomacy and organizational savvy; able to partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and experience working in an event management platform
• Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, andmaintaina professional demeanor
• High levelof customer service skills, includingdemonstratedability to understand and address the unique needs of wide variety of audiences
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Working knowledge of development and engagement principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact

Required Qualifications

Relevant professional experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (e.g., one year of experience equals one year of education).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4-7 years of experience, including at least 2 years of directly related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex nonprofit environment

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate
• Non-essential role. Note: essential employees are those individuals who must report to work, be “on call” to report to work, and/or work remotely if required in order to maintain the critical functions of the University during scheduled closures or an unscheduled suspension of normal operations due to emergencies, events, or other situations.

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance
• This role is not required to operate an Automobile, Passenger Van, UTV/ATV, or golf cart

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for hybrid work, with limited Denver metro travel and occasional evening or weekend event support as needed.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 12, 2026.

Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $68,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.