Director of Conference Services & Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Conference Services and Communications
Department Conference Services and Communications
Building/Location MPAC ? Main Campus
Supervisor President
Months Per Year 12
Hours Per Week 40 - Flexible Hours
Classification Level Director
Salary Range
FLSA Status Exempt
Supervises Conference Services Coordinator
Student Workers
POSITION SUMMARY
? Directs the Conference Services team, which manages all events/spaces across
campus including but not limited to the MPAC.
? Coordinates all AV/technology needs for the MPAC.
? Facilitates all on campus events both in-house and external.
? Schedules events and assists each department with those events.
? Create and implement communication strategies that align with the mission and brand
guidelines.
? Build and maintain relationships with media outlets/manage press releases with
President?s approval.
? Create content (as needed) for social media, newsletters, Friday Focus and websites to
ensure consistent messaging.
? This person should be a self-motivated individual.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties,
nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions within this
classification)
? Answering and approving event space requests via the calendar, email and phone
? Providing excellent and timely customer service
? Managing events; setting up, tearing down, event operations, obtaining needed labor,
and provide friendly customer service
? Planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating events
? Communicating with departments and staff within the university and external
organizations to coordinate events and other issues related to the conference services
set-up and tear down and securing of appropriate A/V personnel to cover event.
? Exceptional writing, editing and public speaking skills.
? Performing assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established
practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe and efficient manner and with
minimal supervision.
? Overseeing student workers in the completion of their tasks
? Training new students
? Building relationships with student workers
? Approving student worker/coordinator payroll by deadline of Monday at 10:00 a.m.
? Other duties as assigned including credit card and bill processing
CHRISTIAN
OUNDED 194
OHIO CHRISTIAN
UNIVERSITY
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong
Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle
Statement.
? Education, Training and Experience:
o Bachelor?s Degree preferred
o Management experience preferred
o Two years of conference services experience preferred
? Skill and Ability to:
o Friendly, outgoing personality
o Self-motivated, and organized
o Be able to communicate clearly and professionally
? Additional Preferred Qualifications:
o Some weekend work will be required to help manage events
o Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in
Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer
employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job
description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for
the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance
with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,
skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities
or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an ?at-will?
basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Ohio Christian University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer