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Director of Events and Operations

Aurora, CO, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,200.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
education benefits
Professional Development

Job Description

Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a comprehensive institution dedicated to serving a diverse student population with high-quality instruction and robust support services. Situated in Aurora, Colorado, CCA is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity in all its forms, including socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, disability, and more. Representing over 60 countries and speaking more than 20 languages, the college offers an expansive range of educational opportunities, including traditional degree programs, professional development courses, and workforce training designed to meet community and employer needs. The institution strongly focuses on reducing achievement gaps and promoting equity and inclusion,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in operations, event management, facilities coordination, or a related field
  • Supervisory experience required

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in operations, event management, facilities coordination, or a related field
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience in higher education or public-sector operations preferred
  • Experience with multi-campus operations or large-scale event coordination preferred
  • Familiarity with scheduling software, event management tools, or logistics systems preferred

Job Duties

  • Establish and maintain institutional standards for event intake, scheduling, workflows, and required lead times
  • Approve event requirements and evaluate feasibility based on staffing, timing, priorities, and available resources
  • Provide strategic guidance on space configurations, event logistics expectations, and institutional protocols
  • Coordinate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Fiscal Services, Facilities, and external partners to ensure events align with campus operations
  • Ensure the Events and Operations Manager implements established standards during event execution
  • Develop and maintain procedures for logistics, mailroom operations, and asset management
  • Oversee cross-campus support workflows and ensure consistent operational service levels
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for conflicts, competing priorities, and event-related issues
  • Monitor operational performance, identify service gaps, and direct corrective actions
  • Ensure adherence to institutional safety guidelines, operational procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Provide supervisory oversight for Custodial Leads, including coaching, workload expectations, performance evaluation, and leave approvals
  • Ensure custodial operations meet standards for cleanliness, safety, classroom readiness, and event support
  • Work with the Events and Operations Manager to align custodial priorities with event schedules and campus needs
  • Assess staffing levels, equipment needs, and workflow adjustments in collaboration with Facilities leadership
  • Collaborate with Facilities, Security, IT, Fiscal, Enrollment, Student Success, and campus leadership on operational planning
  • Participate in planning for major events such as commencement, large external partnerships, and high-impact campus activities
  • Support business continuity and emergency operations planning as assigned
  • Oversee operational budgets related to events, custodial supplies, logistics, and equipment
  • Recommend and prioritize purchases of equipment, furnishings, and operational tools
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective use of resources
  • Directly supervise Events and Operations Manager and Custodial Staff
  • Provide performance expectations and coaching for Custodial Leads
  • Evaluation, documentation, and guidance on custodial staffing and performance
  • Work collaboratively with the Events and Operations Manager to align custodial workflows
  • Work collaboratively with Facilities leadership to maintain operational standards

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