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Sr. Director-Events Administration
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $89,013.00 - $124,619.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Harper College is a distinguished community college located in Chicago's northwest suburbs, serving approximately 29,000 students annually. Established in 1965 and named after Dr. William Rainey Harper—a pioneer in the junior college movement—the institution has grown to be one of the nation’s premier community colleges. Harper College offers a wide range of academic programs including associate degree and certification programs, advanced career paths, workforce training, professional development, and continuing education. Known for its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement, the college places a strong emphasis on preparing students for rewarding careers and seamless transfer to four-year universities.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, arts administration, or related field
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in high-level event planning
- Minimum three years of experience in higher education, preferably community college
- Experience preparing and monitoring budgets
- Experience managing staff reports
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems
- Ability to interact professionally with high-profile guests
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel frequently on campus and to other locations
- Must demonstrate strong follow-up and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, arts administration, or related field
- Graduate degree preferred
- Minimum three years of work experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in high-level event planning
- Proven track record of project management and vendor negotiation
- Experience managing budgets and staff reports
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Technical literacy with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to handle high-profile guests with professionalism and discretion
- Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking abilities under pressure
- Ability to develop marketing and sales strategies
- Experience with policy development and financial oversight
- Demonstrated leadership in staff supervision and development
- Familiarity with event facility operations and strategic revenue growth
Job Duties
- Provide leadership, vision, strategy, and execution of complex campus events
- Manage event planning logistics, production, budgets, staffing, communications, and post-event analysis
- Provide concierge-level service to internal and external guests including trustees, donors, and elected officials
- Lead planning, logistical coordination, and execution of college-wide and department events
- Facilitate external constituents' use of campus facilities and manage revenue opportunities
- Oversee budget management, authorize expenditures, and ensure fiscal controls
- Supervise related staff, establish performance goals, and encourage professional development
- Develop and communicate college policies and procedures for campus facility use
- Design and implement marketing plans, manage event calendars, and coordinate with communications
- Prepare and monitor operational budgets targeting auxiliary revenue goals
- Handle high-level operational or personnel issues and recommend staff needs
- Lead the Events Super User committee and maintain vendor and stakeholder relationships
- Research and develop new business opportunities for campus event spaces
- Report on conference center and events performance to executive leadership
- Participate in college committees, including the President's Learning Council and Board meetings
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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