"Strategic Events Manager"

Strategic Events Manager

Posting Number: SP005000P

Division/College: Auxiliary Services

Department: Auxiliary Services

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategic Events, this position works with the Strategic Events team in the planning, developing and the execution of strategic events, to garner maximum exposure and support for the university’s mission, goals and priorities. This position collaborates with colleagues in the University of Idaho Foundation, University Events and the President and Provost offices. The position provides event support and guidance, ensuring that all events advance the university’s brand, organizational objectives and development strategies.

Position Overview:
The Strategic Events Manager oversees the organization, management and event support for all university events.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with planning, coordination and execution of university events
• Managing operating budgets
• Sourcing and managing external suppliers and vendors
• Managing, coordinating and facilitating unified communications for events
• Collaborating with internal departments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three years of event leadership and management experience including:
  • Development and implementation of programs, activities and large-scale projects, which include conceptualizing, coordinating detailed plans and follow through to meet deadlines
  • Execution of outcome-based events that promote or advance a brand and/or support organizational objectives
  • Managing multiple projects and events with competing timelines

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours with a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet U of I driving requirements

Additional Preferred:

• Knowledge of event industry standards, best practices, and trends
• Experience in fundraising or advancement
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and editing skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
• Experience using Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) technology and event management software
• Two years of project management experience
• Experience in operational efficiency and optimal use of resources; an aptitude for use of data and metrics in decision-making; the ability to plan, monitor, and tightly manage a budget
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in a high-stress environment, identifying and independently resolving problems swiftly

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move materials up to 25 pounds

Degree Requirement: N/A: No degree requirement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 08/29/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than September 12th. In your letter of qualifications using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.