Senior Manager of Health Advancement Events

Advancement

The Office of Donor Relations seeks a Senior Manager of Health Advancement Events to lead donor events across MU Health Care, MU Children's Hospital, the School of Medicine, and related initiatives. Leads planning and management of premier fundraising events and assigned donor cultivation, stewardship, and educational events throughout the year. Partners with Health Advancement leaders, the Senior Manager of Health Care Donor Engagement, volunteers, and campus partners to create meaningful experiences that strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead planning and execution of signature Health Advancement fundraisers, including the Children's Hospital Kids at Heart Benefit and a premier Ellis Fischel Cancer Center event.
* Partner with Health Advancement leaders, the Senior Manager of Health Care Donor Engagement, volunteers, and stakeholders to shape strategy, create donor experiences, identify sponsors, and support boards and committees, including the Children's Hospital Advisory Board.
* Collaborate to develop event programming and prepare participating leaders.
* Oversee all aspects of event production, including run-of-show, audiovisual needs, vendor coordination, contracts, and on-site execution.
* Coordinate pre- and post-event communications and materials in line with University and MU Health Care branding and messaging.
* Use event technology and standardized processes to manage registration, tracking, reporting, and production; identify efficiency improvements.
* Manage budgets and expenditures, assess outcomes, and recommend ways to strengthen fundraising and donor engagement.
* With the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Advancement and/or chief development officers, coordinate post-event meetings to determine attendee follow-up and next steps.
* Support the central Donor Engagement & Events team as needed, complying with university policies, HIPAA, and fundraising confidentiality standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate has proven experience managing large-scale fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer committees, and sponsorship events, plus strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Willingness to travel and work evening and weekend event hours as needed.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management technologies.
* Ability or willingness to learn new technologies, including ClickUp (project management), GiveCampus (event registration and mass e-mail tool), and Ellucian Advance CRM (alumni database). Previous working knowledge of these programs is a plus.
* Experience in Higher Education
Competencies:
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
* Professional, customer-service-focused approach with the ability to build effective relationships and maintain confidentiality.
* Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Grade: GGS 010

University Title: Advancement Senior Manager

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Resume and Cover Letter

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our benefits:

As one of Missouri's largest employers, MU staff members enjoy exceptionally competitive health, PTO and retirement plans. A few highlights:
* Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
* HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
* Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
* Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
* Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
* Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
* Time Off - Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
* Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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