Advancement Events Asst Director / Alumni and Donor Relations Coordinator

Lansing, MI, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.00 - $27.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development

Remote work option

Job Description

Michigan State University (MSU) is a prestigious public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan. Established in 1855, MSU has developed a strong reputation for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. With a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, MSU plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, research, and outreach. University Advancement at MSU is a dedicated division focused on fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and external communities to secure philanthropic support that enables the university to fulfill its mission and strategic goals. This division works closely with various... Show More

Job Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to a four-year college degree program in a related field such as business, hospitality, communications, marketing, theater, or arts management
one to three years of related and progressively responsible work experience in institutional and/or fundraising events planning and production
experience in contractor and vendor contract negotiations
experience developing event budget reports
experience in a customer-service environment
experience with database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
travel required
possession of a valid driver's license at time of hire

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, communications, marketing, theater, or arts management or related field
three to five years of professional experience in live event production, experiential marketing, or advancement/alumni relations
demonstrated ability to plan and execute high-impact, story-driven events
experience with live, virtual, and hybrid event formats
deep understanding of audience experience, design, and emotional pacing
ability to segment audiences and tailor content accordingly
strong narrative instincts and ability to build events around compelling stories
skilled at managing expectations, giving and receiving feedback, and building consensus
values exceptional customer service, teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement
comfortable in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
experience with donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and alumni relations

Job Duties

Works collaboratively to conceptualize live and virtual events that bring Spartan stories to life, leads the planning and production of events celebrating student achievement, philanthropic impact, faculty excellence, and MSU's future, oversees event timelines, content development and milestone completion, manages event budgets and expenses, coordinates with university leaders, faculty, students, and internal teams to develop program content, researches venues, formats, and technologies, manages and directs external contractors and vendors, participates in physical setup, transport, and disassembly of event materials, reviews and finalizes all program content and supporting materials, prepares comprehensive event agendas and run-of-show documents, confirms staffing and speaker support, provides on-site support during events, conducts post-event evaluations, collaborates with alumni and donor volunteers on committees, maintains and enhances knowledge of computer systems relevant to event planning, contributes to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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