Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,800.00 - $94,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
University-paid life insurance
retirement plans
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Leadership development
Advanced training
Job Description
The University of Iowa's Division of Student Life is a vibrant and dynamic department dedicated to enhancing the student's experience on campus through comprehensive services and activities. Comprising 15 diverse departments, the Division of Student Life is committed to fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services both within and beyond the classroom environment. The team’s dedication to innovative ideas and collaboration contributes to a safe, welcoming, and enriching university atmosphere. With a focus on providing life-changing experiences, the division serves as a backbone to student activities, ranging from recreational services to leadership, service, and civic engagement programs.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related facility and supervisory experience
- 3-5 years event related experience including space planning facility logistics event planning customer relations and project management
- ability to apply organization's performance management tools and practices
- extensive knowledge of event management and digital display systems including Visix digital display Mazévo and Microsoft Visio
- knowledge of budget planning and administration
- ability to respond to crisis situations and serve on duty during nights and weekends
- demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment
- ability to contribute to operational tactical and strategic planning
- preferred master’s degree in event planning management business administration or related field
- knowledge of internal and external marketing strategies
- excellent communication and customer service skills
- working knowledge of emergency preparedness tools
- experience applying performance management systems for union staff
- familiarity with IMU and UI policies and strategic goals
Job Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related facility and supervisory experience
- considerable (3-5 years) event related experience which includes space planning facility logistics event planning customer relations and project management
- ability to apply organization’s performance management system practices and tools to develop and improve individual team and organizational performance
- extensive knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
- extensive experience with event management and digital display systems specifically Visix digital display Mazévo and Microsoft Visio software
- knowledge of and ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget
- ability to respond to crisis or concerning situations serve on duty for incidents at night and on weekends at times
- demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment
- ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan
- master’s degree in event planning or management business administration project or operations management or an equivalent combination of education and event related experience
- extensive knowledge of internal and external marketing strategies and ability to identify and communicate opportunities for providing new or enhanced services to clients
- excellent communication and customer relation skills including the ability to respond promptly and courteously to clients with accurate information
- working knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for mitigate respond to and recover from an emergency
- ability to apply organization’s performance management systems for staff covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- some knowledge of IMU goals and priorities and how to best align with the UI strategic plan to meet campus needs
- some knowledge of UI policies and procedures
Job Duties
- Serve as manager of event services including supervision of staff
- provide support for events and meetings for student organizations university departments and public groups
- assist with marketing and attend tradeshows and conferences
- provide strategic direction to IMU Event Services and affiliated staff members
- provide extensive knowledge and event-planning expertise regarding the Iowa Memorial Union and space reservations on the UI campus
- meet with clients regarding event planning from reservation to implementation
- utilize event management systems (Mazévo) and Visio planning software to manage events with accuracy and attention to detail
- oversee all IMU outreach programs including Finals Week Open House Homecoming and Values Awards
- perform management functions such as interviewing training performance evaluation and recommending promotions or dismissals
- prepare and monitor department budgets approve operating expenses and capital equipment requests
- participate in long-range planning program review and development of IMU policy and administrative procedures
- collaborate with Student Life Communications to ensure a marketing plan is in place to promote event spaces and services
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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