Event Manager, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Job no: 501292

Work type: Administrative & Professional

Location: Main Campus (Orlando)

Categories: Advancement

Classification Title:
Event Manager, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Job Description:
Responsible for creating, building and maintaining relationships with College of Engineering & Computer Science, donors, faculty, staff, and friends. Responsible for the management and coordination of advancement-related events for the college.

Responsibilities for this position include:
Management of a part-time coordinator position to facilitate a nation-wide computer programming camp hosted by UCF

Works with the dean’s and development office of the college and with the college’s student organizations to coordinate special events

Provide event management leadership and coordination of development and college events and dean’s advisory council

Supports frontline fundraisers by implementing stewardship strategies for individual prospects and providing concierge-level service to some of the college’s major and principal-level prospects.

Serves on the Women in STEM @ UCF Committee, dedicated to making UCF a leading women’s serving institution.

Oversees bookings, contract negotiations and the cost of activities/events for college and donor events and all college and donor activities

Secures sponsorships and in-kind gifts for college and donor activities/events, as necessary

Assists om developing marketing and promotional programs and advertising media for college and donor activities/events

Updates and maintains development office pages on all electronic media & writes and edits college alumni and donor publications

Contacts various organizations and individuals concerning services available for ceremonial functions and other special events

Facilitates annual fund programs needs, including, but not limited to: senior class gifts, alumni class gifts.

Develop special collateral materials for the Dean and Board members (PowerPoint, multimedia, etc.) to support 5 % presentation and partnership requests to industry and federal partners.

Department:
UCF Foundation

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with ability to work nights and weekends and travel, as required.

Type of Appointment:
Regular

Expected Salary:
Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Able to work frequent early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.

Self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public.

Effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the university.

High energy level.

Additional Application Materials Requirements:
In addition to your application, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The candidate should be comfortable and adaptable in the current working environment and successfully navigate and interact with the technologies available to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.

Florida Clause:
UCF’s expectation is that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please see: https://corona.research.ucf.edu/screening-process-for-research-positions/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF’s affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

Advertised: October 29, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

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