Manager of Strategic Engagement and Events

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2-10 employees

Higher Education

Washington, District of Columbia

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• Event Lifecycle Management: Oversee the conceptualization, vendor
• selection, venue logistics, staffing, contract negotiation, budgeting, and
• Recruitment & Admissions: Open houses, prospective student showcases, new
• student orientations, and admitted-student welcome programs.
• Student Ceremonies & Milestones: Dedication and commencement ceremonies,
• award banquets, and similar events.
• Board & Council Meetings: On-campus and virtual high-profile meetings,
• lunches/dinners, and receptions.
• Co-curricular and Community: Student services programs, guest lectures,
• conferences, and community engagement events.
• Advancement: Donor events and receptions.
• marketing and event teams to coordinate digital invitation workflows,
• registration portals, program agendas, printed materials, and multi-channel
• promotion strategies.
• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Reconcile event budgets, negotiate contracts
• with external vendors, and ensure full compliance with university risk
• management, accessibility (ADA), and procurement policies.
• Indicators (KPIs) for event success, oversee attendee survey distribution
• and data synthesis, and present post-event evaluation briefings to drive
• continuous operational improvement.
• Governance and Meeting Management: Coordinate the logistical, operational,
• and strategic planning for PCHS philanthropic council, board and
• subcommittee meetings. Support the preparation of meeting agendas, briefing
• materials, talking points, and presentation collateral for the Dean and
• senior leadership.
• Member Onboarding and Stewardship: In partnership with Advancement, execute
• comprehensive onboarding, cultivation, relationship-building frameworks and
• materials for current and prospective board members.
• Executive Communication: Working in collaboration with Integrated Marketing
• and Communications, synthesize complex college, school, and program
• updates, academic priorities, and development reports into compelling
• executive summaries, quarterly progress reports, newsletters, and
• personalized communications from the Dean and PCHS leadership to board
• members.
• Advancement Coordination: Coordinate with University Advancement staff to
• align board activities with campaign priorities and major-gift programs.
• Gather and share information with Advancement to maintain records of member
• interests and committee contributions. Provide information to support the
• ability of Advancement to ensure board members fulfill advisory and
• development commitments, and assess member engagement metrics annually.
• Partnership Activation and Account Management: Act as the central
• administrative contact for existing corporate, industry, and organizational
• partners.
• Program Implementation: Coordinate with partner personnel to execute
• collaborative ventures, such as research symposia, guest lecture series,
• career pathway events, and community engagement opportunities.
• Relationship Stewardship and Retention: Track partnership milestones,
• evaluate outcomes against strategic objectives, and draft reports for
• internal leadership to ensure long-term engagement, ROI, and partnership
• renewal.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as an internal liaison between corporate
• partners and institutional stakeholders- including career services, IMC's
• corporate partnership team, faculty leads, and alumni relations- to
• maximize University/partner integration, represent PCHS's strategic goals,
• and amplify impact with all partners.
• Partner with Pepperdine Advancement event team on large scale PCHS events
• that involve University stakeholders.
• Recruit, hire, and manage student workers to assist in the performance of
• duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed. Corporate & Strategic
• The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level
• of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
• contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
• responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a proven ability to multitask and
• manage several projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to include nights and weekends.
• Understanding of higher education organizational structures, academic
• culture, and administrative workflows.
• Proficient computing skills, including knowledge of Google Workspace and
• Microsoft Office; fluency in digital work environments.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline;
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in event
• management, donor relations, board facilitation, corporate relations, or
• strategic engagement—ideally within a higher education, non-profit, or
• complex corporate environment.
• Prior experience with event platforms, registration systems, and digital
• invitation tools (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite, Qualtrics);
• Familiarity with CRM/database systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or
• PeopleSoft).
• This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.
• The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to
• pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on
• relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training,
• and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly
• competitive benefits package [https://www.pepperdine.edu/hr/why-work/].
• Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully
• discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable
• federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work
• environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate
• disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
• Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the
• purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic
• standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical
• ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many
• religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves
• the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission
• of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support
• Pepperdine's Christian mission.
• Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences,
• and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different
• backgrounds.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal,
• education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in
• compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and
• supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests;
• safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and
• the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information
• to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions.
• Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a
• designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to
• disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or
• termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be
• considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los
• Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Health Insurance
• Competitive benefits package