Mid-Atlantic HERC

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

 

The Assistant Director, Special Events is a member of the Advancement Events team, whose goal is to cultivate and steward major donors and prospects through high-level events in collaboration with colleagues across UDAR. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all logistics related to the implementation of 30+ high-level development and stewardship events on and off campus in New York City, in the US, and around the world, as well as supporting team events. This role works closely with the Director of Advancement Events to build an events engagement strategy that supports UDAR's fundraising and stewardship goals, as well as manage event budgets and marketing. The position requires travel (both domestic and international).

 

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years event management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:
5+ years experience in an academic, non-profit and/or development environment

Experience with budget forecasting and planning is preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office and the Google Software Suite, including strong Excel/Sheets skills

Data management skills for reporting/metric purposes

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (research, editing and proofing)

Strong organization and project management skills to ensure events meet rigorous standards of excellence

Ability to develop and independently manage relationships with internal and external vendors

Ability to professionally interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, high net worth individuals, and senior university administrators

Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM

Strong logistics orientation minded

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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About New York University

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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