Assistant Director of Stewardship and Events Management

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Position Details

The Development and University Relations Department has an opening for an Assistant Director of Stewardship and Events Management. Reporting to the Director of Volunteer Engagement and working closely with the Senior Director of Advancement Services, the Assistant Director of Stewardship and Events Management supports the Development and University Relations team, providing specialized expertise in coordinating local meetings and events that steward existing and prospective donors and volunteers. In addition, this role is also responsible for planning revenue-generating events for the University.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating logistics for fundraising events including Top Shot and Minarets at Sunset, ensuring that each event meets both its mission and fundraising goals; and other events as designed.
• Assisting with the planning of presidential transition events, donor receptions and luncheons, including the Minaret Society Dinner.
• Preparing event collateral, maintaining event webpages, managing event logistics, working with volunteer committees and internal stakeholders and post-event evaluations.
• Maintaining files for each event with comprehensive planning details. Communicate event details and results with identified internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining yearly calendar of stewardship activities.
• Working on special stewardship projects as needed and assigned.
• Supporting other Development events that provide the best opportunities to showcase the University, secure additional complementary annual revenue, and help identify, engage and steward donors.
• Assist in staffing affiliated entity Councils and Boards (Family Association, BoC, BoF).
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One-Three (3) years experience in managing events (preferably, but not necessarily in higher education), or comparable experience.
• Excellent planning and organizations skills with ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to work with groups and organizations, both internal and external to the University.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Travel, evenings and weekends as required.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.