University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Event Specialist

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Sponsorship not specified$58k-$65kDetected 28 days ago
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Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
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About the role

  • Reporting to the Advancement Event Manager, the Event Specialist assists with annual signature events, alumni engagement programs, donor and stewardship events, campus celebrations, and other Advancement activities.
  • This position will be expected to work occasional evenings and weekends.
  • In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain detailed event planning documents, production schedules, supply lists, and run-of-show materials.
  • Help create positive, meaningful experiences for alumni, donors, volunteers, students, families, and campus guests.
  • Support events that build alumni pride, encourage lifelong engagement, and strengthen donor relationships.
  • Assist with volunteer, host committee, or campus partner coordination as needed.
  • Help maintain event supplies, branded materials, and shared planning resources.
  • Support post-event evaluation, including attendance summaries, feedback, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Alumni and Donor Engagement Support
  • Administrative and Operational Support
  • Work collaboratively with Advancement colleagues, Alumni Association staff, development officers, communications staff, and campus partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and logistics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience supporting events, programs, customer service, hospitality, student activities, alumni relations, fundraising, marketing, or related work.
  • Required Qualifications

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with event registration systems, databases, and project management platforms.

Compensation

  • $58,000 - $65,000
  • Support the planning and execution of annual signature Advancement events, alumni engagement events, donor recognition events, stewardship gatherings, campus celebrations, and other special programs.

Benefits

  • Experience supporting events in a higher education, nonprofit, community organization, or an alumni/donor relations setting.
  • Interest in alumni engagement, philanthropy, community-building, and public higher education.
  • Complete application materials must include a cover letter and detailed resume addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.
  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
  • This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
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