General Summary of Position :
The Assistant Director provides leadership and direction for the management and implementation of internal and external events, focusing a majority on operational support for daily university events including the supervision of professional and student staff throughout the year. The Assistant Director manages event setup operations for internal and external users and special events in spaces across campus in support of the University and the Office of Hospitality & Events.
Minimum Qualifications (Required) :
Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3 - 5 years of experience in operations & event management
Skills :
High degree of professionalism in internal and external communications, knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products and / or servicesExperience with supervision is a must, demonstrated project and team management skillsAbility to meet rapid deadlinesExpertise level in Microsoft Office Software
Ability to use Adobe Cloud Suite proficientlyStrong presentation and communication skillsAbility to work effectively with faculty, staff and studentsStrong interpersonal and communications skills, strong persuasive skillsAbility to achieve goals, outstanding customer service and the ability to represent the University in a positive mannerKnowledgeable regarding University issues and policiesAdditional Considerations :
The ability to communicate effectively with people working on a variety of levels using multiple channels of communication is essential