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Associate Director for Conference and Event Services

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
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Job Description

Salem State University is a public institution located in Salem, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing quality education and fostering a vibrant campus community. Known for its commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and student success, Salem State University offers a wide range of academic programs, student services, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for professional and personal growth. The university serves a diverse population and strives to create an engaging, supportive environment through various departments, including Student Life, which focuses on enriching the campus experience outside the classroom.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of five years of direct experience in conference and events management or related programming/facilities management
  • Experience managing budgets
  • Experience negotiating agreements
  • Experience collecting event data and providing reports
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Ability to work onsite in Salem, MA with occasional evenings and weekends
  • Completion of background and CORI check satisfactory to university
  • Not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of five years of direct experience in conference and events management or related programming/facilities management
  • Experience managing budgets and negotiating agreements
  • Experience collecting event data and providing reports on participant satisfaction and event impact
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Preferred seven years of experience in higher education or non-profit settings
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and successful execution of deliverables

Job Duties

  • Oversee daily operations of conference and events services
  • Prepare and negotiate agreements and vendor contracts
  • Manage the summer conference housing program
  • Coordinate facility and classroom rentals for external organizations
  • Lead major on-campus event planning and execution
  • Provide strategic leadership and supervision to classified, professional, graduate, and student staff
  • Develop event budgets and manage vendor relations
  • Collect event data and generate reports evaluating event impact and participant satisfaction
  • Collaborate with university departments such as Public Safety, Dining, and Facilities for event support
  • Champion recruitment and development of the events services team

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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