Assistant Director of Campus Events, Outreach, & Community Engagement - Idaho Falls Campus (1362)

Idaho State University

107d • $55,000 - $62,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing campus scheduling, event services, and community outreach for the Idaho State University (ISU) Idaho Falls campus. The position cultivates a positive university image through exceptional customer service, strategic marketing, and public relations, ultimately contributing to student recruitment, retention, and community engagement. Office hours are typically between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. On call or after-hours work may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field such as marketing, communications, public relations, event management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience developing marketing materials and outreach strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, community patrons and other administrators.
• Proficient in event planning, project management and budget development and tracking.
• Knowledge of legal and insurance concerns, as they relate to event services.
• Experience with event contract negotiation and risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certificate in Project Management.
• Advanced Degree or certificate in marketing, public relations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight of all campus events, including scheduling, logistics, client relations, and financial management.
• Develop, implement, and manage marketing plans and campaigns for the ISU Idaho Falls campus in collaboration with campus leadership.
• Manage social media, the website, and both digital and print advertising.
• Represent ISU Idaho Falls in the community, develop and execute outreach plans, and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Manage event and facility scheduling, maintain facility calendars, process rental applications, and coordinate event setup, teardown, and staffing.
• Enforce university policies related to facility use and provide technical support and troubleshooting for classroom and event issues.
• Collaborate with IT support staff to maintain campus event and classroom equipment.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures for event services and facility rentals and assist campus leadership with budget development and monitoring.
• Work a regular schedule consistent with the needs of the university.
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Excellent retirement options and company contribution.
• Generous paid time off/sick leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree