Donor Events Specialist

70000 - Univer Advance and Mktg VP Office

• Office Environment
• Moving

• Manage all aspects of event planning for University Advancement and Marketing, including Ferris Foundation events, donor events and recognition ceremonies, and President's Box for football and hockey.
• Oversee the planning and execution of many events per year.
• Research and select vendors, conduct site visits, book venues, draft guest lists, finalize contracts, and lead pre-event meetings for events as needed.
• Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designers to produce.
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including, but not limited to, invitations, preparing venues, and arranging for catering, transportation, equipment, décor, and marketing materials.
• Work with UA&M leadership for event invitation lists
• Maintain event budgets and timelines.
• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Work in concert with other University colleges or departments as required.
• Uphold Ferris State University's mission and vision with each event.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

• Experience in managing budgets and expense tracking.
• Professional experience in customer service, sales, marketing, public relations, or communications.

• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within established timeframes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to successfully interact with a variety of staff, faculty, students, visitors, alumni, and donors, and project a positive public image.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Advertised: 27 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: