Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School [R0154004]

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Development Operations and Events Manager, Lee Business School [R0154004].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Development Operations and Events Manager manages the events, financial processes, and administrative operations that support development activities at UNLV’s Lee Business School. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Administration and working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Development, this position connects people, resources, and processes to deliver successful signature events and ensure accurate and accountable operations.
The Manager oversees the full lifecycle of assigned events, including the Nevada Business Hall of Fame, Thought Leader Series, Scholarship Donor Luncheon, as well as other events and programs. Responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, vendor and service coordination, onsite execution, financial reconciliation, and post-event evaluation. The position also chairs the School’s Events Committee and coordinates assigned advisory board, donor, and development meetings, including meeting materials, communications, and follow-up.
In addition to event management, the Manager administers development-related purchasing, travel, payments, and financial reporting; monitors and reports on gift and Foundation funds; and coordinates with the UNLV Foundation and School partners to support use of Foundation funds. The role maintains donor and development records, coordinates acknowledgments and recognition, and supports stewardship reporting and fulfillment of donor commitments, in conjunction with the Development Team.
This position requires independent judgment, proactive planning, and consistent follow-through across multiple priorities. The Manager anticipates operational needs, resolves issues, safeguards confidential information, and improves procedures and tracking tools to strengthen event programming and philanthropic financial reporting.
This position is based on campus, with regular office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional local travel and evening or weekend work are required to support events and engagement activities, with corresponding schedule adjustments coordinated with the supervisor.
Rebel Title (HR Classification): Program Coordinator P3
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
As one of the largest schools at UNLV with nearly 5,000 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, more than 140 faculty and staff, and 26,000+ alumni, Lee Business School offers 11 undergraduate majors, 14 minors, and eight graduate degree programs. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 part-time MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report.
Lee Business School is among the top 2 percent of business colleges and schools worldwide to hold international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International.
In addition to its scholastic endeavors, Lee Business School is home to four centers that connect faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Lied Center for Real Estate, and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of