What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the Tifton Campus Conference Center position at The University of Georgia?
Company Description
The University of Georgia (UGA) is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and boasts a rich history as the oldest and most comprehensive university in Georgia. Guided by its motto, "to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things," UGA plays a vital role in preserving and enhancing both intellectual and cultural heritage. As a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments, UGA is dedicated to fostering innovation, scholarship, and community service. The institution is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for contributing to the advancement of knowledge nationwide.
Role Description
The UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center is operated by the University of Georgia with support from the Tifton/Tift County Board of Tourism. The Conference Center hosts approximately 250 meetings annually for 50,000 conference attendees. The Director is responsible for negotiating multi-year agreements, meeting client hospitality requests including catering and decorations, developing and implementing new policies, coordination with law enforcement, coordination of security for visiting public figures, serving as a member of the Tifton Tift County Tourism Association, marketing and sales, coordinating conference center activities, and supervision of conference center staff. The Conference Center serves the diverse needs of the local community and region, as well as the research, extension, and academic needs of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Resources. This first-class conference facility has a wide array of meeting rooms, two commercial kitchens, banquet rooms, a large auditorium with seating for 2200, small auditoriums with seating for 200, and a ballroom that can seat up to 1000 people.
Qualifications
- Understanding of program development and implementation, logistics, and hospitality
- Excellent interpersonal skills to assist with event planning for a wide range of clientele including public and private events from across Georgia
- Flexible hours and overnight travel for marketing and sales
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience