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Development Events Manager (Administrative Coordinator II) #2648 (Revised)
State of South Carolina
Trident Technical College
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$52,100 - $70,300
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and running events for a community college foundation to build stronger ties with donors, alumni, students, and local businesses, aiming to boost donations and support.
The role covers everything from scheduling events and managing budgets to coordinating volunteers and auctions.
It's a great fit for someone organized and outgoing with experience in event planning, especially in education or nonprofit settings.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; bachelor's degree can substitute for experience
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years in event management, public administration, or administrative services, or associate degree plus 5 years
- Experience managing events in a higher education setting
- Knowledge of all aspects of event planning and management, including auctions, sponsors, volunteers, and logistics
- Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Event.Gives software
- Demonstrated success in corporate sponsorships, charitable auctions, and donor stewardship
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media
Full Job Description
The Development Events Manager builds community and business relationships for Trident Technical College/TTC Foundation, using events to cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, students, and businesses to increase philanthropic support. Responsibilities include managing the Development Office’s annual schedule of special events to enhance donor stewardship and fundraising efforts and developing and managing all event activities, including auction, budget, décor, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and logistics. Discover Trident Tech!
Requirements
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.Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have experience managing events in a higher education setting. Candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in all event planning and management aspects.
Successful candidates will have a Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, and Event is eGives Event.Gives software is highly preferred.
Candidate will have demonstrated success in corporate sponsorship solicitations, charitable auctions (live and silent), and donor stewardship.
Candidate will display initiative, self-direction, attention 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 as necessary.
Additional Information
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About Trident Technical College
This full-time position offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive State of South Carolina benefits.
Employees have access to a robust benefits program through the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), which provides valuable health, retirement, and insurance options.
The benefits package also includes generous Annual and Sick Leave plans, as well as 13 paid state holidays each year — supporting a healthy work-life balance and long-term career stability.
To learn more about the full benefits package, please visit: https://www.peba.sc.gov/.
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