Position: Senior Director, Special Events
About: The University of San Francisco values diversity of perspectives, experiences, and traditions as essential components of a quality education in our global context. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for External Relations and Engagement, you are a senior member of the Alumni and External Engagement teams. The Sr. Director spearheads strategic planning, implementation, and management of these functions for the office of Development and supports their and the President’s vision of engagement for the entire USF community. The Sr. Director leads a team of full-time event staff and helps ensure University’s Vision, Mission, and strategic initiatives are aligned with programming and communication. Direct reports include Associate and Assistant Directors.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Minimum of 8-10 years professional work experience. Minimum of 5 – 7 years with progressive responsibility and proven track record in alumni engagement and event planning, preferably in an academic or non-profit environment; Team oriented with a capacity to manage and motivate a team; Cross-Functional collaboration but can also be a self-starter who can work independently; Exceptional negotiation, verbal and written communication skills; Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to tactfully and effectively interface with university leadership, trustees, donors, alumni, and high-profile events guests; Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including multi-tasking and the management of multiple projects for diverse purposes and audiences; High standards of quality coupled with an unwavering focus on guest experience; Extremely flexible, and comfortable with change and shifting priorities with the ability to shift focus and problem solve, if priorities change; Demonstrated attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines; Committed to USF’s Jesuit Mission, Vision, and Values; Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends
Benefits: Full Time, Competitive Salary, Opportunities for Growth, Dynamic Work Environment, Comprehensive Benefits Package
