Events Coordinator - School of Law

Primary Accountability: The Events Coordinator-School of Law coordinates the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation’s (“Foundation”) alumni and donor events. The Alumni Association and Foundation and the School of Law host a variety of events that appeal to different constituencies in order to increase involvement and investment among Washburn alumni and friends and the legal community. Major Duties: • Develops, creates and implements engagement events to serve the interests of law alumni and encourages their ongoing involvement in and support of Washburn University and Washburn University School of Law; • Helps maintain a calendar of events to facilitate planning and scheduling for the Alumni Association and Foundation; • Identifies and coordinates all appropriate details for events and/or programs and ensures their success; • Implements, attends, directs and oversees on-site needs for events and/or programs; • Proposes ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process through review and analysis of previous events; • Networks with University and School of Law alumni as well as peers at other colleges and universities to identify ways to increase the success of events. Degree from Washburn University, preferred; • Working knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning; • Work experience in constituent/member services, public relations, alumni relations or related field preferred; • Ability to work with individuals diverse in age and background; • Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required; • Detail oriented with outstanding organization and time management skills with the ability to manage and maintain multiple projects simultaneously; • Creative and strategic-thinking abilities; • Significant judgment and effective problem-solving skills required to recognize and deal effectively and appropriately with real and potential problem areas, including skill to determine the issues/problems that need to be brought to the attention of higher level staff and/or management; • Superior writing and editing skills with demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication in English; • Ability to gather and independently analyze data and generate reports; • Desire to take initiative and coordinate processes; • Professional attitude and the ability to maintain confidentiality; • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; • Intermediate skill level utilizing Microsoft Office programs; • Familiarity with relational databases; • Ability to work early days, evenings and weekends as required, as well as some overnight travel; and • Reliable and predictable attendance. Additional Duties: Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.