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The Development Events Manager helps the development team build community and business relationships for the college/TTC Foundation using events to cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, students and businesses in order to increase philanthropic support. Responsibilities include managing the Development Office’s annual schedule of special events to enhance the college’s donor stewardship and fundraising efforts; developing and managing all event activities including budget, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and other logistics. Discover Trident Tech!
This position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required working experience. Preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree and (3) years of relevant experience in event management, public administration, or administrative services; or an associate degree and, (5) years of relevant experience in event management, public administration, or administrative services.
Preferred QualificationsThe preferred candidate will have experience in managing events in a higher education setting. Candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in all aspects of event planning and management. Knowledge of Raiser Edge, Net Community, Website content management software and Event/ Auction planning software is highly referred. Candidate will also have demonstrated success in corporate sponsorship solicitations, charitable auctions, and donor stewardship. The candidate is expected to display initiative, self-direction, cooperation to detail and strong organizational and planning skills. Must be able to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with diverse populations. The candidate must also possess a high proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms and the ability to learn specialized programs to include Raiser’s Edge and related event planning and fundraising software.
Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by May 31, 2024. Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time. Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
