Manager, Advancement Events - University of Denver : Job Details

About DU Advancement

The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious campaign yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success depends on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.About the Advancement Campaigns Team

The Campaigns Team, led by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Campaigns, plays a pivotal role in driving the success of the University's comprehensive campaigns and beyond. This team is responsible for strategizing and executing all campaign-related activities, ensuring the institution's goals are advanced externally. This is accomplished through crafting experiences that increase the philanthropic commitment and engagement of the University of Denver's community, including students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends, through strategic events and on-brand communications and marketing strategies.

Position Summary

The Event Manager reports directly to the Associate Director, Advancement Events. At the direction of and with the support of the Associate Director, this position is responsible for planning and managing event logistics for development and engagement events of varying sophistication, complexity, and scope. These events range from discrete, program-specific functions to large-scale, highly sophisticated programs for the University. In this capacity, the Event Manager will be responsible for successfully producing events assigned to their portfolio. They will work closely with campus partners to deliver meaningful event experiences. The successful incumbent must possess a high degree of diplomacy and organizational savvy to partner with a variety of stakeholders. They must demonstrate remarkable customer service and unwavering commitment to quality.

Essential Functions

Event Management

• At the direction of and with support from the Associate Director, strategically create a holistic guest experience for local, national, virtual, and hybrid events in their purview. This is inclusive of pre-event planning through post-event follow-up, specifically
• Establish, with partners and stakeholders, vision, intent and goals for events to ensure alignment of engagement and development objectives.
• Manage all aspects of national, local, virtual and hybrid events, from intake to production.
• Manage all logistics related to an event including but not limited to: serving as concierge for guests, tracking registration, collecting constituent information, venue research and coordination, event day logistics such as nametags, registration lists, giveaways and post-event follow up including metric reports for review.
• Support the creation, management and tracking of event budgets and revenue expectations in collaboration with the department or functional area funding the event.

Cvent Administration

• Build and maintain event details, including registration page, confirmation & final details emails
• Utilize Cvent platform to support events, including registration lists, nametags, event reports, etc.
• Proficient user of Cvent event management platform.

University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and campus colleagues to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative practices.
• Model “One DU” citizenship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High degree of diplomacy and organizational savvy; able to partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong project management skills and experience working in an event management platform
• Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, and maintain a professional demeanor
• High level of customer service skills, including demonstrated ability to understand and address the unique needs of wide variety of audiences
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Working knowledge of development and engagement principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification)
• 2 years of experience in event management, including direct experience working with donors and/or high-profile guests

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a University or similarly complex non-profit setting
• Experience managing fundraising events of varying complexity
• Experience working in a project management platform (e.g. Asana, Monday, etc.)

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Some nights and weekends as required.

In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 15, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 9.Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $58,000-$68,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ( POWR ) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.