University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hiring a Development Specialist - University Relations

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hiring a Development Specialist - University Relations to provide strategic, administrative, and programmatic support for the Division of University Relations. This role focuses on alumni engagement and Foundation campaign-related initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of campaign-related events and activities.
• Serve as the primary project manager for the Affinity Group Leader initiative: recruit, onboard, and support volunteer leaders as they engage their networks.
• Track and manage project timelines, benchmarks, communication, and deliverables related to the campaign and Affinity Groups.
• Coordinate with Division staff and campus stakeholders to align messaging, scheduling, supporting materials, and execution of events and volunteer activity.
• Prepare regular reports on progress and performance metrics; provide recommendations for improvement and refinement.
• Maintain accurate and current records of project materials, volunteer activities, budgets, and timelines.
• Organize and manage a range of Division of University Relations-hosted events, including Foundation Board meetings, regional alumni gatherings, volunteer meetings, donor recognition events, and campaign celebrations.
• Schedule and coordinate event logistics, including facilities, catering, décor, A/V, and vendor relationships.
• Develop event materials, including invitations, nametags, signage, registration materials, and post-event communications.
• Collaborate with the Division team and internal partners to promote events across print, email, and digital platforms.
• Evaluate each event and prepare summaries and recommendations to inform future planning.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, project management, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities from initiation to completion, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project management, event planning or operations management.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and Word), Google Workspace, Outlook
• Raiser’s EdgeNXT or similar donor database (preferred)

Team & Environment

This role sits within the Division of University Relations and operates within a culture committed to customer service and respectful engagement, with the ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000
• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based at the UW-Whitewater campus.

UW is an equal opportunity employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.