Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,900.00 - $132,600.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
University-paid life insurance
retirement plans
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
24/7 support services
well-being resources
Job Description
The University of Iowa's Division of Student Life is a vibrant, student-focused department dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes student success and holistic development. The Division operates through 15 diverse departments ranging from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement, embodying a strong commitment to student safety, engagement, and creating life-changing experiences beyond the classroom. This division underscores the value of teamwork and innovation as it strives to develop educationally purposeful services and activities that enrich campus life and support academic achievement. As part of a leading Big Ten university and premier... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related facility and supervisory experience
- 3-5 years of event-related experience including space planning, facility logistics, event planning, customer relations, and project management
- Ability to apply organization’s performance management system and tools
- Extensive interpersonal skills for collaborative work
- Valid Iowa driver’s license and meet University Fleet Safety Program requirements
- Experience with event management and digital display software such as Visix, Mazévo, and Visio
- Knowledge of budget planning and administration
- Ability to respond effectively to crisis and serve on duty during incidents
- Experience in creating welcoming and respectful environments
- Capacity for contributing to operational, tactical, and strategic planning
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
- Valid Iowa driver's license and ability to meet the University’s Fleet Safety Program requirements
- Experience with event management computer programs and digital display system specifically, Visix digital display, event management systems similar to Mazévo, and Visio room diagram programs
- 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
Job Duties
- Serve as manager of IMU facilities operations including supervision of staff
- Serve as Manager on Duty during building emergencies
- Meet with clients providing excellent customer service
- Oversee and manage IMU facility and operations, furniture, equipment, and system needs such as janitorial/custodial, maintenance, pest control, OSHA regulations, building security, recycling, composting, freight dock, telecommunications, technology
- Collaborate with and support event management and associated staff with event set up and overall coordination
- Ensure all emergency preparedness plans and policies are in place, i.e., flood response, and standard processes outlined in the UI Critical Incident Management Plan
- Act as primary contact with associated public and UI department officials
- Perform supervisory functions, such as interviewing, employee training, performance evaluation, discipline, and recommend salary increase, promotions, or dismissals
- Prepare and monitor department budgets
- Establish customer-focused policies and procedures for facility and event space use
- Participate in long-range planning, program review, and development of IMU policy and administrative procedures
- Collaborate with the Student Life Communications to ensure a marketing plan is in place to promote event spaces and the facility
- Make recommendations on policy and procedural changes
- Work with clients to resolve service concerns and complaints
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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