Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Classification Title : University Program Specialist II
Department : University Advancement
Full-Time/Part-Time : Full-Time
Months per Year : 12 Months
Position Summary:
The Special Events Manager will be responsible for creating experiences that appropriately and consistently promote interaction, participation and recognition of prospects, donors, alumni and special guests of the University. Oftentimes, the University's first point of contact with an alumni or a donor is at an event, and the Manager will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of excellence. The Manager will lead overall event strategy for the advancement division, and establish protocols to ensure consistent success.
The Special Events Manager will plan, execute, and evaluate all special and social events sponsored by University Advancement division and the departments within the division. The Manager will at times manage events in partnership with other University departments and divisions and will be expected to collaborate as needed with other areas on campus. Advancement events can range from small receptions to large gatherings. Some events happen both on and off campus, and periodic regional travel is expected. Events may also happen before or after a major University event. The Manager should have a strong knowledge of event design and execution to ensure that special guests feel welcome and appreciated throughout their interaction with UNC Asheville. The Events Manager is charged with ensuring that all guests have a positive impression of the University in participating in the event.
Events include but are not limited to alumni events, donor events, student events, community events, and University-wide events. The position will require diligent oversight of event/program planning and execution including scheduling, design, setup, marketing, catering, and staffing as well as post event follow-up.
The Manager will play an important role in helping their colleagues meet University Advancement team goals and objectives.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :
Bachelor's degree and three to five years of event planning and implementation experience in a complex setting like a university or corporation.
Proven track record of creating unique and memorable positive experiences for event guests
Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT events module is a plus.
Some graphic design experience, creative skills, and an artful eye for drafting invitations, designing event programs, and event signage is a plus.
An understanding of the Mailchimp newsletter/invitation platform is preferred.
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EO/AA/ADA Employer:
UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.
About The University of North Carolina at Asheville
As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime. Small class size, award-winning faculty and a nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program foster innovation as well as recognition.The cornerstone of a liberal arts education is the ability to explore the connections between many different subjects as well as the options available. So learning here expands well beyond the classroom walls. Focusing on undergraduate studies, we help students dig into learning, whether they participate in faculty-mentored research projects, undertake career-related internships, study abroad, or join service projects aimed at improving the quality of life at home and around the world. We encourage everyone to seek challenges, seize opportunities and become a doer as well as a thinker.At UNC Asheville, we’ve created an environment for exploring the world as well as more than 30 different majors. About 3,900 undergraduate students and about 330 full- and part-time faculty bring the campus alive with ...a genuine hunger to understand and contribute to the human experience. Amid the culturally rich setting of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s all designed to spark a lifelong quest to know more — a fire that will grow brighter in the future.
