Job Openings at the SOJC

Events Manager

Term: 1.0 FTE for 12 months (renewable annually)

Salary Range: $38,000-$45,000 (commensurate with experience)

Review Date: Search will remain open until filled. Search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 16, 2012.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

General Responsibilities:

UO School of Journalism & Communication (SOJC) seeks applications for an Events Manager to engage the SOJC’s diverse internal and external audiences including the alumni, friends, faculty, staff, professional communities, donors and volunteers. The position coordinates development events, annual award programs, end-of-year commencement and faculty-initiated lectures, symposiums and conferences. The events manager will be responsible for leading the creation of a strategic annual events plan in cooperation with SOJC External Relations Team (ERT), which is comprised of Events, Communications and Development offices. This position undertakes projects from initiation to completion and is an integral part of the ERT.  The Events Manager coordinates the distribution of event-related materials with the SOJC Director of Communications. Events Manager develops and updates the SOJC’s annual event calendar.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; minimum two-years experience in professional event management; demonstrated ability to plan, design and implement successful events; experience managing budgets and tracking expenditures; must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel to locations not accessed by public transportation, ability to work nights and weekends. Additionally, the candidates for the position will have demonstrated high-level project management skills and organization, excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service and computer skills. Experience with procuring goods and services from outside vendors; knowledge of development, communication or public relations industries preferred. The finalist for this position must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education, as well as familiarity with the field of fundraising and the University of Oregon, the School of Journalism and Communication and its constituents. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Application Process: Send resume, responses to the following questions and three references to: 

Events Manager Search Chair
School of Journalism & Communication
1787 Agate Hall, Room 124
Eugene OR 97403

1. This position is responsible for working proactively with the School of Journalism and Communication faculty, Dean, and administration, as well as others from outside the department in leading the development and implementation of high-level events. Describe in detail your experience that demonstrates your skills in facilitating a collaborative process, developing a strategic plan, executing and hosting measurably successful events. Give examples.

2. Describe experience planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive annual events program. When possible, provide an example, describe the process used, and what the measurable end result was to your organization. This should include the tasks performed, those delegated or hired out, and budgetary responsibilities.

3. Describe your experience supervising others, to include part-time, student, and/or freelance workers. Include in your response a brief description of the work they performed, and the extent of your supervisory responsibilities.