Director of Conference and Event Services

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $84,800.00 - $114,500.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a prestigious Carnegie classified R2 research institution recognized for its commitment to providing inclusive and transformative education within the American Catholic higher education tradition. Located on the LMU Westchester campus, the university values diversity, inclusive excellence, and the development of the whole person while fostering a just society. LMU creates a dynamic and supportive campus environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to advance educational and social missions. The university proudly embraces diversity in culture, thought, and experience, making it a vibrant and welcoming community.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years event coordination experience in progressively responsible roles
Previous higher education event/conference management experience preferred
Knowledge of organizational culture in universities
Understanding of principles of supervision and inventory management
Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts
Computer competency in scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Ability to handle audio-visual equipment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate facilities and services
Capacity to multitask and manage deadlines
Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Availability for year-round emergency on-call duties
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly developed organizational and leadership skills
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
In-person presence required at LMU Westchester campus

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of event coordination experience
Experience in higher education event/conference management preferred
Knowledge of university organizational and cultural environment
Understanding of principles of organization, supervision, and inventory management
Familiarity with diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Competency in computer hardware and software applications including scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheets
Experience with audio-visual equipment usage
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong communication skills with diverse groups
Highly developed organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated computer proficiency, preferably in Microsoft Office suites
Experience preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries

Job Duties

Maintain oversight for event scheduling, front desk services, event operations, and conference services including planning, budgeting, and staff management
Directly responsible for selection, training, evaluating, and motivating staff
Develop approaches to enhance community access, promote services, and maintain community satisfaction
Lead outreach and awareness efforts for the department
Develop and implement long-range goals and strategic plans
Maintain and foster relationships with campus constituencies and service departments
Create and implement policies for efficient campus space usage
Provide reports on projects and space usage statistics
Conduct tours for potential clients
Manage department budget and ensure revenue targets are met
Analyze customer satisfaction data and develop improvement plans
Represent LMU in professional organizations and on committees
Assist in managing key university events
Perform other duties as assigned

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