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Associate Director of Development, Events

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Compensation
$59K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Associate Director of Development, Events contributes to annual event strategy and leads execution of development-focused events supporting donor cultivation, stewardship, campaign priorities, and prospect engagement. The role manages a portfolio of high-impact in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, oversees budgets and vendors, coordinates event staff, and evaluates outcomes. It also maintains operational processes and CRM data while partnering with communications and development teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic Event PlanningEvent ManagementDonor EngagementSenior Administrator SupportFaculty SupportGift Officer SupportCRM SystemsProject Management ToolsHealthcare Fundraising EventsHigher Education Fundraising Events

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Communications, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or Related Field3 Years Direct Event Management ExperienceMaster's in Public Administration, Higher Education, or Related Field5 Years Strategic Event Planning and Donor Engagement Experience

Full job description

  1. Strategic Event Planning and Program Development Contribute to the development of the annual events strategy by providing insights, recommendations, and operational expertise aligned with institutional priorities and fundraising goals.Lead execution of the strategic events plans, ensuring development-focused events support donor cultivation, stewardship, campaign priorities, and prospect engagement.Translate strategic direction into compelling, donor-centric event programming that elevates engagement and advances relationship-building.Identify and secure faculty, speakers, and program participants to support enterprise event objectives and messaging.2. Event Execution and Project Leadership Lead the planning and execution of a portfolio of high-impact in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, ensuring alignment with strategic direction and reflective of enterprises standard excellence Oversee day-to-day event management, including timelines, logistics, run-of-show development, and onsite execution. Serve as project lead for assigned events, coordinating across stakeholders while escalating key decisions and risks to senior leadership as appropriate. Partner with communications and development teams to implement messaging, scripts, and event materials that reflect established strategy and brand standards.Financial,3. Vendor and Resource Management Manage event budgets and track expenses, ensuring alignment with approved parameters and advising leadership on risks or optimization opportunities.Responsible for submission of financial documentation, end-to-endLead sourcing, negotiation, and coordination of vendor contracts in compliance with institutional policies; escalate exceptions or high-impact decisions as needed.Maintain and strengthen vendor partnerships to support efficient execution and high-quality delivery.4. Operations and Performance Tracking Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to event staff, including delegation, support, and alignment on priorities.Lead staffing plans and oversee onsite team coordination to ensure seamless event execution.Execute post-event evaluation processes, including survey tracking, reporting, and ROI analysis; share insights and recommendations with leadership.Maintain and enhance operational processes, tools, and documentation to improve efficiency, consistency, and team effectiveness.Ensure all data is accurately reflected in the CRM.Marginal or Periodic Functions:Supports special projects such as campaign branding refresh and creative audits.Assists with feasibility studies and quiet-phase campaign strategiesOther related duties as assigned. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.Performs related duties as required.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management, or related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in direct event management.Experience supporting senior administrators, faculty, and gift officers.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Public Administration, Higher Education, or related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in strategic event planning and donor engagement.? Experience in academic medicine, healthcare, or development.? Experience with CRM systems and project management tools.? Experience in healthcare or higher education fundraising events.Salary Range$58,700 + depending on qualificationsWORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT Standard office equipment Repetitive use of a keyboard May work around standard office conditions. Occasional travel may be required. Extended work hours to include nights and weekends will be required on an as needed basis.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then y u will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

How this job compares

Set against the 641 open Event Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$59K/yr
  • Texas median$71–83K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$74–103K/yr377 salary ranges

This rate, $59K, is 22% below the Texas median midpoint ($75K) — in the lowest quarter of Event Management salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 70 open Event Management jobs in Texas and 641 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Event Management postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (421 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 82 of the 641 open Event Management jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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