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Job Summary

The Sr. Event Planner will facilitate the design and delivery of events that will advance Rensselaer’s fundraising and institute event goals by ensuring positive, consistent and meaningful engagement between the Institute and its prospects, donors, friends, alumni, parents, students, and institutional partners. The Sr. Event Planner, as a shared position, collaborates with members of the Institutional Events Office and the Division of Institute Advancement, as well as the campus community, to plan high-quality events and functions in accordance with Institute standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 5-7 years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in event planning, fundraising in a not-for-profit setting or constituent relations experience

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires demonstrated competence in the administration, planning, and implementation of special events
• Strong organizational skills
• Requires communication skills
• Requires a strong commitment to customer service
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively with all members of campus community in the scheduling of activities
• Ability to manage many different social events.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $60,500 - $67,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).