Management Education Center Manager

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the financial, personnel and operational activities of the Management Education Center to maximize utilization of facilities and to provide an interface between the Broad College of Business and the business community. This position involves developing and implementing long-range plans, overseeing proposals for training and conference needs, managing the annual budget, designing marketing strategies, supervising staff, and establishing operational policies and procedures. The role also supports the Executive MBA program through facility services and requires interaction with corporate executives, university officials, and staff.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in an area such as business administration, hospitality business or a related business field.
Five to eight years of progressively responsible and expansive work experience in a hotel, restaurant or conference center management including conference coordination, marketing, staff development, public relations, building maintenance and services, supervision and financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of personal computer terminology and operations.
Ability to use e-mail, the Internet and Microsoft software.

Nice To Haves

May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.
Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
Basic understanding of conference center classroom presentation technology & equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

Markets Broad College programs & facilities to business, industry, government and trade associations.
Develops and implements long range plans and objectives to interface with the business community.
Oversees and guides strategy for proposals to meet training and conference needs of business in cooperation with staff, corporate representatives and University partners.
Plans and implements annual budget, develops long range budget projections, monitors financial operations, determines pricing policies & rates, authorizes expenditures and prepares financial operating reports.
Designs and implements marketing strategies and promotional materials in cooperation with Broad College Marketing Communications and Executive Development Programs.
Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates center staff and contractual service staff.
Establishes policies and procedures and manages the daily operation of the center.
Represent the center in community relations activities.
Supports success of Executive MBA program through facility services.
Supervision over regular and Temp-On-Call employees.
Development of work / operational procedures in compliance with applicable laws, codes and regulations.