DF AY26/27 Innovation Challenge Student Director

Regis University•Denver, CO

12d•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regis Innovation Challenge is the University’s annual business competition. The Student Director works closely with the Director of The Innovation Center and the Student Marketing Director to plan, execute, and manage the recruitment of participants, the screening of finalists, planning of monthly events and the hosting of the finals in April, as well as the follow up and future planning. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, the ability to work to a strategy, and a desire to learn on the job. Website creation and maintenance required.

Requirements

Effective and timely communication skills.
Ability to think in terms of marketing and attention-gaining events.
Possess a network within the city of Denver that they are willing to tap into.
Ability to work with students in person and online.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Ability to work to a strategy.
Desire to learn on the job.
Ability to move efficiently between multiple tasks.
Ability to learn and remember complicated procedures and policies.
Ability to work well without close supervision after receiving instructions.
Punctual, dependable, and honest.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and manage the recruitment of participants for the Regis Innovation Challenge.
Oversee the screening of finalists for the competition.
Plan monthly events related to the Innovation Challenge.
Manage the hosting of the finals event in April.
Handle follow-up activities and future planning for the Innovation Challenge.
Assist the Innovation Center Director in fundraising.
Create and maintain the competition website.
Maintain positive and proactive customer service behaviors at all times.
Answer questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner.
Communicate clearly and efficiently with customers.