Deputy Director, Austin Convention Center

International City Management•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader with a proven track record in impactful workplace learning programs and initiatives. The next Deputy Director of Austin Convention Center will have experience with large-scale complex capital projects, taxing district administration, and revenue strategy. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage of the day-to-day operations of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions. Support the Director in operational management of shared usage facilities. Assist the Director in development of department annual budget. Assist the Director in establishing and managing fees and revenues for facility usage, including rates to be paid for lease or rental of the facilities, concessions, parking, etc. Manage contractor and subcontractor workforce. Mentor and coach staff. Direct supervision of Convention Facility Managers. Disseminate information to, and encourage discussion to, foster understanding of the information. Evaluate performance, provide feedback and suggest improvement. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of convention and trade show industry and of facility management.
Knowledge of practices and principles relative to leadership, management, and supervision.
Knowledge of scheduling techniques.
Knowledge of modern budgeting and personnel management practices.
Skill in strategic planning.
Skill and proficiency in establishing and maintaining open and honest communication with City and department staff and employees.
Skill in providing direction for employees to ensure efficient customer service.
Skill in the application of supervisory and management practices.
Skill in providing feedback to employees in a positive and constructive manner.
Skill in training, mentoring and coaching staff.
Skill in management of emergency-related incidents.
Skill and proficiency in the basic use of personal computers and productivity applications such as word processing, database management, and presentation and spreadsheet software.
Skill in operations forecasting and grand strategy design and implementation.
Skill in projecting, long range goals for facility usage, revenues, and expense.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, representatives of business and governments, City employees and the general public.
Bachelor's degree in Business/Administration Public Administration, or related field plus a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex organizations, including leadership, fiscal management, and oversight of major programs or divisions, preferably within a convention center, public event facility, hospitality industry, or a related field.
One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Responsibilities

Manage of the day-to-day operations of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions.
Support the Director in operational management of shared usage facilities.
Assist the Director in development of department annual budget.
Assist the Director in establishing and managing fees and revenues for facility usage, including rates to be paid for lease or rental of the facilities, concessions, parking, etc.
Manage contractor and subcontractor workforce.
Mentor and coach staff.
Direct supervision of Convention Facility Managers.
Disseminate information to, and encourage discussion to, foster understanding of the information.
Evaluate performance, provide feedback and suggest improvement.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.