Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona is seeking a full time Manager of Special Events and Sponsor Relations. The salary for the position is $44K, including an exceptional benefits package. The hours are Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.  An enthusiastic person is needed to work effectively with our special event committees as well as existing and new sponsors.  Under the Director of University Relations this position will also provide some support to the Manager of Alumni Relations.

The position responsibilities include:

• Managing two major fundraising events as well as various smaller events and receptions for the Glendale Campus. 

• Soliciting potential individual/corporate sponsors, and donors for scholarship fundraising events

• Preparing and maintaining a schedule of special events to be held annually at the Glendale Campus

• Detailed planning of the logistics and arrangements for campus events, including working with outside vendors, assisting in the preparation of invitations, solicitations, acknowledgements and correspondence

• The Manager will work closely with Department staff to request graphic design, advertising/media coverage of the event, and to align the events with the University’s public relations goals.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or related field is preferred and a minimum of 1-2 year(s) experience in event planning, fundraising, alumni relations or public relations.  Must have excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, the ability to manage input from multiple audiences in a multi-layered environment and must work well under pressure while handling multiple priorities and deadlines. 

To apply, send your resume to:

Christina Taylor

Human Resources

Midwestern University

email: ctaylo@midwestern.edu

phone:  623.572.3772

Must be reliable and have great customer service, strong organizational skills and working knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.

In this position you would be responsible for basic bookkeeping duties, including processing accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as other administrative and clerical support for a busy association office. Opportunity to handle special projects independently.  Part time position working 20+ hours per week with flexible scheduling. $12 - $14 per hour based on experience.

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) was founded in 1924. We are a national non-profit association open to all privately owned schools of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. Visit www.beautyschools.org and www.beautyeducators.org and www.careersinbeuaty.org for more information.

To apply, send your resume to:

Lisa Zarda

AACS

15825 N 71^st St., Ste. 100

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

or fax 480-905-0993