Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Assistance
wellness programs
Job Description
University Advancement (UA) at Tufts University is an established and comprehensive development and alumni engagement enterprise, staffed by approximately 200 full-time employees dedicated to fostering strong relationships between the university and its constituents. UA encompasses various specialized units including development/fundraising, alumni engagement, campaign management, special events, stewardship and donor relations, gift processing, research and prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and information systems and management. The mission of UA is to build strong relationships with Tufts University's alumni, donors, parents, friends, and corporate partners, aligning donor interests with the university’s academic priorities and securing financial resources essential for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Typically, a high school diploma/GED and 5+ years of administrative experience or a bachelor's degree and 1-2+ years of experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and effective time-management skills
- Ability to manage numerous ongoing projects and tasks
- Excellent attention-to-detail, flexible and ability to work under deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with fellow staff members, the campus community, alumni, parents and friends of the university
Job Qualifications
- Experience working within a university or complex corporate environment
- Experience in a customer service role
- BA/BS degree and 1-2 years of related experience
Job Duties
- Liaise with all university departments and outside partners for all logistical items related to events such as scheduling events, securing internal and external vendors
- Create, develop and manage event invitations, including drafting text, developing and creating invitations, invitation lists, coordinate mailings, managing event registrations
- Produce event materials, such as name-tags, seating charts, schedules and guest reports
- Schedule and participate with Director of Special Events in briefing meetings and provide necessary support and event information packages to Senior University Administrators
- On-site event management including overseeing proper event set-ups, registration process, and working with the event lead to troubleshoot issues
- Budget management - work closely with the Director and the entire team in drafting budgets, tracking expenses, reconciling costs, processing invoices and regular reporting to division management
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Special Events team such as scheduling and arrange meetings, assist with travel arrangements and necessary preparations, ordering of supplies, processing invoices, conducting necessary outreach and other tasks as assigned
- Other tasks/duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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