FPBCC Events Manager

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13903
Department	Eppley Inst Administration 50001825
Business Unit	Eppley Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	TBD
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	The Events Manager (EM) will develop and execute the community relations strategy of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (BCC) public relations strategic plan. The EM will lead BCC event planning and coordination efforts within the institution and throughout the state. This position will oversee the execution and evaluation of special events for the Cancer Center, including fundraising events, donor appreciate events, BCC External Advisory Board Meetings, BCC Grand Rounds, and BCC symposia. These events directly impact fundraising for the BCC and relationships between key community leaders and the BCC.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Operations
Working Title	FPBCC Events Manager
Job Title	PR/Mktg/Development Specialist
Salary Grade	PR23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$55,900 - $78,300/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	05/06/2025
Application Review Date	05/13/2025
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	N/A
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Event planning/coordination and/or community outreach.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Excellent organizational skills and project coordination skills
Preferred Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
Preferred Experience:	Experience working with caterers, decorators, venues, and entertainment providers is crucial. Hands-on experience with financial planning, scheduling, and risk management.
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) Certified Event Planner (CEP) Digital Event Strategist (DES) (for virtual/hybrid events)
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, SAP, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Strong organization & multitasking skills Communication & negotiation skill Creativity & problem-solving skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Tech-savviness (event management software, virtual platforms)
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of three years event planning/coordination and/or community outreach experience?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of three years event planning/coordination and/or community outreach experience, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No