Job No: 496438
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Institutional Advancement
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Events
Position Summary:
The Development Events Associate reports directly to the Director of Fundraising Events and is responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of all events tied to university fundraising.
Responsibilities include providing support for all fundraising events including logistics, working with vendors, event budget tracking and donor attendance management. Working with both internal and external stakeholders, the Development Events Associate will work proactively to help find solutions that maximize donor satisfaction and financial impact at all University events.
Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Donor Events and Engagement to oversee logistics and strategies related to event execution.
• Provide event support in terms of budget tracking, donor attendance, donor payments and vendor payment processing.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including University Events, Procurement, Catering, and Communications and Marketing.
• Provide first-line contact with donors and event attendees for questions and concerns as they relate to the event.
• Maintain the highest level of client service when dealing with University donors.
• Work proactively to solve issues as they arise.
• Manage Board lists, occasional staffing for board meetings.

Experience & Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills & Competencies:

• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

About Us:
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations - Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/496438/development-events-associate
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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