SUMMARY The Director, Advancement Special Events is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising events program, targeting alumni giving and engagement and focused on creating numerous engagement points for alumni and donors. This position involves a high level of contact and collaboration with individuals inside and outside the law school.               

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan, implement, and promote a robust fundraising events program, including ticketed and non-ticketed events, that supports the law school's strategic plan and fundraising goals in collaboration with colleagues throughout the law school.

Oversee the production and logistics for all fundraising events, including event timelines, program development, venue selection and site visits, collateral materials, data management, RSVP management, catering, volunteer coordination, and event‐day logistics.

Annually plan a creative, engaging, and successful gala that serves as recurring signature event for the law school and encourages alumni to connect with the organization in a meaningful and sustained way.

In partnership with colleagues in Marketing and Communications, develop persuasive and engaging program content that highlights the law school’s points of pride and helps to deepen relationships with donors and alumni.

Work closely and professionally with fundraising event volunteers at each step in the process, ensuring proper communication regarding event goals, responsibilities and post event follow‐up.

Prepare and manage budgets for each fundraising event, as well as produce progress reports on ROI for regular review by the Dean, the VP of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, and event chairs and/or event volunteers.

Establish strong relationships with vendors, and negotiate vendor contracts professionally and within strict budgetary parameters.

Work closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all relevant IRS reporting.

Travel when needed to facilitate alumni activities and fundraising events, and to promote the law school’s needs.

Advocate for the law school with in-depth knowledge of institutional priorities, points of pride, plans, and the facets of its higher education mission; learn and communicate in compelling terms the strategic vision for the law school and the power of scholarship.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of organizational programs and priorities; be equipped to represent all of the law school’s giving and engagement opportunities.

Adhere to established protocols, such as the law school gift acceptance policy.

Ensure reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner; utilize automated systems for tracking and reporting.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with appreciation for the importance of complete protection of the privacy of alumni, donors, and prospects.

Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.

Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or a similar constituent database.

Complies with all aspects of the law school’s Customer Service Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person must have a poised and professional image; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be able to interact effectively and efficiently with all visitors and students while projecting a positive image for the department and college. Maintains a high level of commitment to customers/clients needs and concerns. Pursues the law school's Service Standards on every situation. Exhibits a deep care for the success of the customers/clients, coworkers, department and law school. Must have a collaborative approach to working with others. Maintains the highest standards of personal and ethical behavior; words and actions are consistently in alignment. Must have excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in windows-based software, including word processing, spreadsheet skills, and ability to learn new software programs as needed. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and perform multi-tasking duties.

The person should possess strong organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, be dependable and reliable. Sound judgment and a high level of initiative and self-motivation is required to successfully perform the job responsibility. Ability to foster and develop positive relationships within own department and across organizational and functional boundaries by valuing others. Ability to actively and skillfully discover, analyze, and evaluate relevant information to develop practical solutions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree appreciated. Minimum seven years of experience in special events, events management, or alumni engagement required. Experience in an institution of higher education, or an environment of similar complexity, is preferred. Experience and/or interest in the law or legal education, and ability to effectively represent the mission of South Texas College of Law Houston.                                      

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to students, alumni, clients, and other employees of the organization.                                       

MATHEMATICS SKILLS

Ability to perform basic math essentials                                             

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations, especially when department head may be out of office or unavailable. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.                                                  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasional light to moderate lifting from floor level, at waist, and above shoulders required. Infrequent bending and stooping necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to accurately input data and proofread; distance vision in order to recognize and assist visitors to the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fast paced, multi-tasking, non-smoking work environment. Must be able to work the general business schedule of the College (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) plus evenings and weekends as necessary.

Required Skills Required Experience

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