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Syracuse University · 2 days ago

Assistant Vice President of University and Advancement Events

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Syracuse University is a private, international research university that is seeking an Assistant Vice President of University and Advancement Events. This role involves overseeing the strategy, design, and implementation of high-impact events to enhance the university’s mission and engagement with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Define the strategic direction for university and advancement events to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and advancement goals

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and long-range event strategy to advance institutional priorities

Lead strategic planning for major, high-profile initiatives, such as Commencement, campaign events, and/or institutional milestones

Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership and key campus partners on event strategy and impact

Translate institutional vision into compelling, high-impact events

As a member of the leadership team for the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, collaborate with the Vice President and other unit leaders on the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to guide engagement, volunteer service, communications, and philanthropy key stakeholders, including alumni, donors, parents, faculty, staff and students

Build, maintain and strengthen strategic partnerships with academic and administrative units across the university; serve as primary liaison between events team and senior institutional leaders

Facilitate cross-departmental planning for complex, multi-stakeholder events

Oversee unit budget of $1.8M

Coordinate needs, logistics and contracts with external vendors, venues, and partners as needed

Represent the university and advancement events team and/or the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement team on institutional committees and planning groups as required

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional event staff, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Build team capacity to manage complex event portfolios independently while maintaining standards of quality and alignment with institutional goals

Maintain quality standards and consistency across all event types

Review and approve event plans, timelines, and budgets for major programs

Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess event effectiveness and inform continuous improvement

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Event managementBudget managementHigher education advancementStrategic planningTeam leadershipVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree is required

10+ years or more of experience in program development and/or event management, particularly in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex organizations

Substantial knowledge of higher education advancement and its associated functions, including fundraising, alumni engagement, and/or donor relations

Strong budget management experience, including developing event budgets and ensuring fiscal accountability

Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate professional teams and individuals

Valid Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by event schedules

Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to problem solve and lead teams, along with strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to keep confidential information as well as maintain professional code of conduct

Work effectively under pressure and time constraints and ability to work off-hours, including weekends and nights

Well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships with volunteer leaders and campus partners

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of event logistics, participants and security planning as required

Preferred

Master's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred

Company

Syracuse University

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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.

Founded in 1896

Syracuse, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ischool.syr.edu/research/research-centers/nexis/

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