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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sr. Event Planner in Troy, New York
Sr. Event Planner
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Development and Fundraising, CFHE
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Job Summary
The Sr. Event Planner will facilitate the design and delivery of events that will advance Rensselaer’s fundraising goals by ensuring positive, consistent and meaningful engagement between the Institute and its prospects, donors, friends, alumni, parents, students, and institutional partners. The Sr. Event Planner will work with members of the Division of Institute Advancement and the campus community to collaboratively plan high-quality events and functions in accordance with Institute standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Five (5) or more years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in event planning or fundraising in a not-for-profit setting, or constituent relations experience
Valid US driver’s license
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires demonstrated competence in the administration, planning, and implementation of special events
Strong organizational skills
Requires communication skills
Requires a strong commitment to customer service
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively with all members of campus community in the scheduling of activities
Ability to manage many different social events.
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $60,000 - $64,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 05 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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