Events Coordinator

However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university. The Events Coordinator is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UHF) Special Events Team, focused on planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising events that support the University of Hawai‘i. The Coordinator will staff events and initiate subsequent follow-up communication.Serve as a liaison and resource for the UHF team, community partners, UH/UHF leadership, faculty, stakeholders, external vendors and key constituents.Maintain and organize the UHF calendar of events.Perform changes or additions in the UHF database, including updates to constituent contact information, entering contact reports, and following up on inquiries.Connect those interested in giving with the appropriate development officer or UHF department. Represent UHF in a positive manner internally, to UH, and to the community.Communicate in writing and/or verbally with high profile internal and external contingents, including UH and UHF leadership, alumni, donors, and supporters.Relay and resolve routine telephone inquiries, establish and maintain records.Assist with event fiscal support, including processing expenses and revenues, monitoring event invoices and expenditures, and gathering account information.Regularly deal with diverse matters requiring a broad knowledge of the UHF’s organizational operations and policies necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.With other administrative personnel, provide back-up administrative and telephone support for the seamless functioning of UHF offices.Regularly work with information of a sensitive, highly confidential and strategic nature.Assist the department in implementing and improving internal event processes, as well as promoting and strengthening inter-department UHF/UH relationships.Assist with additional alumni, community engagement and unit-based events functions as assigned.Perform a wide variety of special project work. 10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment.