Job Description:

The Advancement Events, Finance & Operations Coordinator works in partnership with the Advancement Events team to increase alumni engagement and strengthen donor relationships by coordinating and facilitating events related contracts, submitting supplier invoices, and budget tracking, as well as planning and logistical support for virtual and in-person events. In this role, the Coordinator serves as a vital subject matter expert on event finances and operations for the Advancement Events Team and its event partners across the division and campus. The Advancement Events Finance and Operations Coordinator develops and maintains strong working relationships with key business process partners and external vendors that enable them to provide well-informed guidance and excellent customer service. The Coordinator also plays an important role in the planning and execution of select virtual events under the direction of the Assistant Director of Development Events. As a member of the Advancement Events Team, the Advancement Events Finance and Operations Coordinator is similarly essential in the planning and execution of select in-person events.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree preferred or four years relevant professional experience required

• Minimum two yearsâ™ experience in finance and budget tracking experience preferred

• Project management experience preferred

• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting preferred

• Execution: Drives the development and management of tasks, timelines, and workflows to completion

• Decision-making: Makes timely, impactful decisions based on facts, circumstances, and needs

• Communication: Effectively conveys information to stakeholders in a timely fashion; written and oral 

• Data Management: Collects, enters, and maintains data accurately with output and usage in mind

• Initiative: Takes responsibility for progress and outcomes

• Diplomacy: Maintains confidence while communicating tactfully and in a politically astute manner

• Proficiencies: Microsoft Excel, Word, Office applications; Google Sheets

• Candidate must demonstrate a willingness and ability to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

Candidates please note: all offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
 

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application.
 

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work and must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

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Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.