Creighton University is seeking to hire a Director of Creighton University Conference & Event Services . This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive campus events team, inclusive of Reservations, Event Operations, Event Planning, and Summer Conferences. Will support the Omaha and Phoenix campuses.

Responsible for business development that maximizes revenue generation, while facilitating exceptional hospitality and event execution for internal and external audiences.Oversees and leads a team that plans, executes, and manages all aspects of events on the Creighton campus and works cooperatively with marketing and communications staff, internal units, and outside vendors as appropriate. Responsible for prioritizing and implementing opportunities for improvement in effectiveness. Be an ambassador across the university to ensure key messages are developed and integrated into many established University events, including Welcome Week and Commencement. Provides centralized scheduling, event and conference services for all Creighton event venues, facilities, green spaces, and classrooms (when not used for academic classes) on both the Omaha and Phoenix campuses. In conjunction with the Housing and Auxiliary Services staff, provides oversight of sales, marketing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, event scheduling and registration, event planning and production, legal and contracting components, and event management software. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the execution of event operations and logistics, implementation of AV Support Services, coordination of custodial operations, and development of policies, procedures, and safety standards for all event venues and facilities.

Hours per week: Full-time 12 months, 40 hours per week.Some evening/weekend hours may be required dependent upon event demands.Should be prepared to work 40 hours a week during critical times of year.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for 2 full time staff members and indirect supervision for several other full-time employees, to include hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, development, and evaluation.
• Provide vision, motivation, and guidance to the streamlining of event services operations including Centralized Reservations, Event Operations, AV Support, Catering, Rentals, etc.
• Direct the development and implementation of the University's events plan. Collaborate with internal units to execute events for key constituents - students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide oversight for Signature Creighton events including the University's Commencement ceremony and other important campus events. Ensures events are executed properly to build affinity among key audiences.
• Establishes overall goals, measures, and evaluates outcomes of event strategies. Monitor and analyze opportunities and make recommendations for improving actions.Evaluate other tools to enhance the event outcomes as well as oversees and manage the marketing and acquisition of new business for both OMA and PHX event spaces and conferences while streamlining and improving current/existing business.
• Create and manage annual budget, represent the university at various events to drive long term relationships, and serves on committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education administration, Business administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of event, operations, and/or business experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising professional staff and managing team(s) required. It is preferred if they were focused on event planning and execution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, customer service, attention to detail, strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, ability to lead and integrate events with the overall university strategic plan.
• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft office products (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.). Experience with CRM and event management software platforms (e.g., 25Live, EMS, CVENT, etc.) is a plus
• Fiscal and budget management experience. Experience managing contracts and relationships with clients and external vendors preferred
• Must demonstrate a strong Commitment to the Catholic, Jesuit mission of Creighton University

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don't hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu

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