Clemson University's Advancement Events Team is looking for an Event Planner to fulfiill the following duties:

• Manages all aspects of planning & design for major events for Clemson University Advancement that encourages donors and prospects to further the University's strategic priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

50% - High-Level Donor Events:
Directs major on and off-campus special events with particular focus on donors who have given gifts of $1 million or more. Events range from large-scale donor events to intimate cultivation events. Directs and oversees all planning and coordination of major donor functions, building dedications and openings, major gift announcements and other events hosted by the President of the University. Communicates with donors, staff and University leadership including event invitations and responses. Requires Night & Weekend work.

25% - Annual Events:
Directs annual events in collaboration with specific teams within the Advancement Division. Events include large-scale giving society inductions (Legacy Dinner) to intimate celebrations of philanthropic milestones (Leaf Ceremony, Will Signing Day, etc.). Coordinates annual on-campus, student fundraising events (Give Day).

25% -Project Management:
Directs event team during event, providing overall direction for how the event should run and how the staff should operate. Manages timelines and phases of multiple events occurring simultaneously. Develops business processes used in planning and execution of events. Manages large budgets for events. Manages all database details for events, such as RSVPs and attendance, in the Cadence Database.

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 1+ Years

Work Experience - 3+ Years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

25% - Stand for prolonged period
40% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% - Walk or move about
5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
75% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
75% - Recognize or inspect visually
5% - Move, transport, raise or lower
10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
50% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

10% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Wet or humid
5% - Noise
15% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hours: 37.5 / Week

Expected Salary: $ 43,030.00 - $ 50,000.00

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

February 13, 2023

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.