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About Hofstra:
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title:
Special Events Project Director
Position Number:
898311
School/Division:
Office of Vice Pres. of Development (division)
Department:
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Description:
Reporting to the Executive Director for Alumni Affairs and Special Events, the Special Events Project Director plans, coordinates and implements fundraising, recognition, and University wide events such as dinners, receptions, dedications, and convocations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for Development and Alumni Affairs events including, but not limited to: Alumni Awards Dinner, Fall Festival, Hofstra Gala, Regional Events, NYC Holiday Party, Reunions, and Winter Homecoming.
- Manages all facets of these events, including logistics, intraoffice communications, venues, contracts, vendors, production, responses, finance, and external communications, ensuring seamless execution.
- Creates and oversees project timelines, tracking all components in alignment with the department’s overall master planning and key milestones. Ensures efficient coordination and timely completion of tasks to deliver successful events.
- Maintains and coordinates a calendar of recurring annual events and timelines ensuring timely initiation of event planning.
- Develops comprehensive event budgets and proactively manages them throughout the planning process.
- Identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards. Regularly tracks expenses, reviews invoices, and provides financial updates to department leadership.
- Provides updates to the Associate Vice President on progress, timelines, contracts, funds raised and other key indicators on a regular basis.
- Provides prompt, detailed, consistent, and effective communication and project updates to campus partners and internal team as needed.
- Coordinates all financial aspects of the event including managing event budgets, creating invoices, completing profit and loss statements, recording all gifts and payments received around events, and ensuring payments to vendors.
- Manages all registration for events from ticketing website set up to follow up after event has concluded.
- Oversees and coordinates program logistics involving production schedules, facilities, equipment, program development, etc. working with internal and external partners.
- Manages the communication and schedule coordination with campus partners and administrators.
- Works with Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute printed materials for events.
- Creates and directs social media for events and programs.
- Prepares run of show, seating charts, menus, locations, nametags, and prepares leadership with relevant information.
- Following events, analyzes its success, and prepares reports.
- Serves as liaison to various volunteer and University committees, attends committee meetings and supports committee efforts, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of 5 years of fundraising/event experience or project management experience, preferably in higher education.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong writing and communications skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments, work independently, and in a team environment.
- Be highly organized, detailed-oriented, and demonstrate initiative.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Hootsuite as well as mass email communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT system a plus.
Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Date Posted:
05/21/2024
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range:
$83,500
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
