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General Manager, Special Events

PageUp Desc Code: ADV - General Manager, Special Events

Function: ADV - Advancement

Sub-function: Advancement Services

Discipline: Special Events

Career Track: General Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2


Advancement: Develops and administers processes to support alumni relations, annual and major giving, and stewardship. Participates in the management and execution of activities to advance donor fundraising potential.

Advancement Services: Advancement Services executes advancement activities including gathering, organizing, managing, and disseminating data and information to facilitate fundraising and engagement and inform organizational strategy

Special Events: Special Events plans, coordinates, and executes special events in support of the universitys goals including a range of customized experiences strategically designed to enhance engagement and build community.

General Administration: Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.