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POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Director of Special Events and Donor Relations

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

4

Department

School of the Arts

Job Purpose

Director of Special Events and Donor Relations plans, coordinates and implements School of the Arts activities related to fundraising, donor stewardship, and constituent engagement; including special events presented by the Office of the Dean. Works with the School of the Arts donors and volunteers to plan and implement activities tied to the School of the Arts Council. Works with faculty and staff in the schools departments to coordinate and manage the distribution of scholarships and awards within the school. Works with the Chief Recruitment Officer, Financial Aid and Admissions to ensure student applicants meet eligibility criteria and stewardship goals, ensures that the award process is completed throughCSAS(Cougar Scholarship Award System). Serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding Foundation policies and procedures.

Provides reporting to the Dean and manages Foundation accounts for the School of the Arts. Works closely with the Dean to manage the priorities and funding goals for the Deans Excellence Fund (approximately $65,000 annually) which is tied to the schools annual membership group (Friends of the School of the Arts). Works with Director of Marketing and Communications to publicize special events and donor-centered content. Works with the School of the Arts volunteer council and the Assistant to the Dean to coordinate and manage regular meetings throughout the academic year.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or a minimum of two years of related experience in the areas of the arts, event management, and/or development. Masters degree preferred. Education and/or experience in the performing/creative arts and/or arts management are strongly preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are en