Coordinator of Special Events

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of alumni and community engagement programming.
• Plan and manage events from start to finish, including Homecoming, Reunions, and Bee Happy Hour.
• Coordinate vendors, campus partners, and volunteers while developing promotional materials.
• Execute special events aligned with institutional priorities, such as the McMullen Awards.
• Assist with donor events, including Day of Giving and the Wine Festival (planning, marketing, and auctions).
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni and donors to support engagement and solicitation initiatives.
• Assist with student engagement programming and the Senior Reception.
• Maintain accurate data entry and reporting to ensure data integrity in advancement systems.
• Support events requiring occasional evenings, weekends, and limited travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with (or willingness to learn) CRM systems such as Ellucian Colleague Advancement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition Remission.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities.

About the Company

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all members of that community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service.