Strategic Advancement Events Manager

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

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