Dear colleagues,

Please note that two positions are currently posted for the Department of Special Events.  Outlined below are brief summaries of each these roles.  I encourage you to review the following, and contact me if you are interested or have any questions.

Director of Executive Events

Lead the planning and implementation of major University events with a special emphasis on events involving the executive officers, Trustees, Advisory Council members, and principal gift benefactors. Provide personal direction and support to the executive officers before and during university events.  Manage donor relationships with Trustees, Advisory Council members, and principal gift benefactors by providing concierge service including, but not limited to, hotel accommodations, private transportation and parking, and preferred tickets to University events.  Serve as the university’s point person in executing the logistics for events involving Heads of State and other visiting dignitaries.  Coordinate the efforts of various university departments including athletics, OPAC, food services/catering, security, transportation, facilities, in implementing university events.  Serve as a key liaison to the UR Sr. Management Team in strategically planning and implementing campaign events.

Director of Special Events

Lead the planning and implementation of major University events focused on Development activities and benefactors.  These events will include events involving Advisory Council members, principal gift benefactors, leadership benefactors, and prospects.  Serve as a partner to the UR Sr. Management Team on strategically planning and implementing campaign, cultivation, stewardship, and engagement events.  Strategically identify, implement, and manage standard operating procedures and best practices for the Department of Special Events.  Provide leadership and direction in implementing these best practices, which include timely communications, event management software, service levels, budget, policies, and procedures. 

Micki L. Kidder, Associate Vice President for Development