Director of Events, Development

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:Director of Events, Development----Hiring Department:Dell Medical School----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThe Office of Development at the Dell Medical School is looking for Director of Events.PurposeReporting to the Associate Vice President for Development Operations & Strategic Initiatives at Dell Medical School, the Director of Events will lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of all fundraising and donor engagement events for the University of Texas Medical Center (UTMC), anchored by Dell Medical School. This role is pivotal in enhancing UTMC's philanthropic efforts, fostering donor relationships, and ensuring the success of high-impact events that support our mission and vision.Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with UTMC's fundraising goals and objectives. One that leverages the strengths of the dean, her leadership team, university leadership and other key stakeholders. As needed, plan and execute events generated from the dean's office. Such as commencement and match day.
• Event Management: Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all major fundraising events, including goals, donor recognition events and community outreach programs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and a mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Budget Oversight: Manage event budgets, ensuring alignment with university and state policies, cost-effective use of resources while maximizing event impact and revenue.
• Donor Engagement: Through the roles of event planning and management, assist in cultivating donor relationships, ensuring event experiences enhance their relationship with UTMC and the University of Texas at Austin.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the development team, marketing, and communications departments to ensure cohesive and effective event promotion and execution.
• Evaluation and reporting: Analyze event outcomes, prepare detailed reports, and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Other related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in event management, marketing, communications, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years in event management within a medical center, academic research center and/or higher education setting.Strong leadership and team management skills.Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.Demonstrated experience working in a highly complex and dynamic setting.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in event management software and tools.Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and perform at an exceptional level.Ability to manage multiple complex events, concurrently.Creative and strategic thinker.Experience working with high level executives, leadership, and faculty.Passionate about the mission of an academic medical center and committed to making a positive impact.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsHealth care fundraising experience highly preferred. Seven to ten years of direct events management experience and working with VIP stakeholders, board members, and volunteers.Two to three years of experience managing direct reports or teams.Experience with fundraising databases or other prospective donor relations systems, e.g., Raiser's Edge, Sales Force, etc.Personal and professional confidence, accompanied by a sense of humor and empathy toward others.Salary Range$95,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Extended work hours to include nights and weekends will be required on an as needed basis.Required Materials
    • Resume/CV
    • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
    • Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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      • [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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