Assistant Director /Events

CMU • Mount Pleasant, MI

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of University Events is a full-time, professional position, with the primary responsibility of supporting the event planning, management, and logistics functions of University Events on CMU’s Mount Pleasant campus. Effectively carries out events for diverse and distinguished guests in a manner that enhances the image of the university. Functions under the supervision of the Director of University Events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in areas directly related to any of the following areas of study: event management, recreation, sports management, project management, public relations, communications, organizational behavior, logistics, hospitality, hotel management, or marketing.
• Three years of professional experience working in event planning, production, or a related field, preferably in a university environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, and trouble-shoot complex event work- flow and operations.
• Experience in program management, event and project management, marketing, or facility-usage management at a university or equivalent industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of event management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including social perceptiveness and diplomacy with individuals at all levels in all levels of communication – in person, in writing, or by telephone.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks including prompt and persistent review of project deadlines and event needs.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills and experience with the ability to multi-task with flawless attention to detail managing in-time responsiveness.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to managing students/ and or team and take ownership of all assignments to ensure all milestones are clearly communicated and met while developing positive rapport with students, administrators, and faculty.
• Ability to direct and perform detailed work with accuracy under time demands in a fast paced, results oriented, community environment that values growth mindset and life-long learning.
• Ability to be proactive and provide systems solutions to manage the event process and motivate the team.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Working knowledge of event management platforms and technology.
• Five years of professional experience working in event planning and/or production, preferably in a university environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with websites and graphic guides/tools.
• Ability to communicate university policy and event compliance protocols with various constituents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees