How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your:

Specific interest in this position
Skills and experience which directly relate to this position, and;
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Job Summary

You will be responsible for planning, executing and managing all School of Kinesiology (SOK) student, faculty, staff, alumni, and donor events. You will report to our Senior Director, Major Gifts and Strategic Initiatives and may supervise our student temporary staff.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and parental leave
University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities*

Events Management (70%)

Set long-term goals for school events and maintain a master calendar of events
Manage event logistics, such as room/venue reservations, catering, RSVP tracking, staffing, audio/visual service, etc.
Provide event budget projections to clients; reconcile final event budgets and expenses
Complete and submit contracts (room/venue reservations, catering, reserved parking, etc.)
Coordinate and execute on-site event setup and teardown; troubleshoot last-minute changes; resolve issues
Project, track, and reconcile yearly events budgets; keep leadership aware of any discrepancies or budget concerns; prepare and submit monthly P-Card statements
Lead the SOK events planning team: communicate assignments and expectations; meet monthly or quarterly to discuss past and future events (challenges, best practices, etc.)
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and work-study students for staffing at events

Alumni and Donor Engagement (30%)

In partnership with the Development team, participate in the conception and implementation of meaningful alumni and donor engagement activities
Create, plan, and manage our alumni engagement programs, including regional programming; annual homecoming event; online alumni community; etc.
Develop and monitor mechanisms for measuring programs' success; develop annual calendar of activities and oversee the development of online opportunities for alumni and donor engagement
Oversee the activities of our Kinesiology Alumni Society (KAS)

*For the full job description with a detailed list of responsibilities, please click here.

Required Qualifications*

Minimum of 5 years of professional event planning and management experience, or a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of professional event planning and management experience
Deep dedication to customer service; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain inclusive and trust-inspiring working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external constituents
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Must be able to move items up to 40 pounds

Note:

This position involves work outside of normal work week and business hours and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Local and national travel may be required

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The general salary for this position is $62,000-$70,000 with eligibility to participate in the school?s 2025 merit program. An offer may be extended outside of this range based on equity, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Benefits are included with this position.

This position has the potential for a hybrid schedule with Wednesdays being a required in-office day. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Application Deadline

Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.