Assistant Director I - External Relations and Events

Office Profile: The Division of University Advancement is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of external communications and all fundraising and friendraising activities, including alumni & family relations and church & community relations. University Advancement is an integral part of the university's ministry and outreach. Fundraising activities support academic programs, capital projects, athletics, endowments and student aid.

Role: The Assistant Director of External Relations and Events coordinates external & community relationships of the University, including but not limited to the City of Irvine, local Chambers of Commerce, business relationships, and local and Synodical church relationships. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring conference arrangements, participation and sponsorships are executed. The Assistant Director is part of the division's special events team and manages all event related communication plans. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

1. Work closely with the Senior Director of External Relations and the Assistant Director of Special Events
2. Communicate all conferencing engagements with the Office of the President, the Chief Mission Officer, and the Campus Pastor, as well as the Advancement, Marketing, and Communications Team, to ensure that the university appropriately engages the conferencing individuals and groups.
3. Serve as coordinator of External Relations initiatives., including, but not limited to:
   1. Irvine Global Village
   2. CONCORDIAserves
   3. A Concordia Christmas
   4. The Western Alliance of Lutheran Secondary Schools
   5. Pastor Day
   6. Participation in conferences and conventions
4. Take care of event registration, exhibitor details, and travel coordination for CUI presence at Lutheran conferences and events.
5. Oversee event registration and sponsorships of Orange County organizations.
6. Assist the Assistant Director of Special Events in overseeing and running all volunteer event committees.
7. Provide creative and administrative direction for other university advancement events such as the Eagle Golf Classic, Concerts on the Green, regional events, and more.
8. Oversee departmental communications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a university setting as a professional preferred. Familiarity with development functions, Concordia University Irvine and its mission are a plus.

Full Time Staff, Non-Exempt

$28 - 32/hr

Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.