• Working knowledge of the development field.
• Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cordial, productive, and professional working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to manage time, personnel, financial, and physical resources effectively.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations.
• Some knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles or ability to quickly assimilate.

• Masters Degree in Event Planning, Hospitality Management, or similar field
• Demonstrated experience in planning large scale alumni engagement events
• Experience in leading event volunteers
• Exceptional attention to details and deadlines.
• Availability to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• Demonstrate ability to take responsibility for a diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Strong organization and administrative skills.
• Strong internet, web and email skills.
• Strong computer skills, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or Blackbaud NXT software a plus.

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