Operations and Events Coordinator

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring an Operations and Events Coordinator. The role involves managing the operations and financial planning for the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, supporting grant acquisition, and coordinating key external events. The coordinator analyzes budgetary data, supervises staff, and facilitates outreach to advance the center's mission-critical goals.

Highlights

Manage operations and serve as the financial backbone of the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.
Gather, analyze, and interpret budget and financial data; prepare reports and executive summaries.
Support grant acquisition, marketing, communication, and donor stewardship activities.
Coordinate high-profile external events such as symposia and alumni gatherings.
Supervise Administrative Assistant and help onboard and manage Graduate Assistants.
Technical skills required include proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with preferred experience using the Cognos IT system.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of professional experience in budgeting, financial data analysis, and report preparation.
Preferred qualifications include event planning, project management, grant administration, procurement knowledge, and experience in a university setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed for engagement with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Familiarity with University of Dayton academic structures and sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist educational values is preferred.