Sr Director-Student & Campus Event Center

About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work‑life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. Overview Georgia Tech is a top‑ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top‑ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Job Summary This position is responsible for the leadership, planning, and operation of Student Center Facilities, SC Programs, retail/contract administration and mail services. It covers all aspects of assigned operations including finances, facility maintenance, contract compliance, capital improvements, productivity, event production, policy development and compliance, and staffing. The role includes setting employee and/or group goals, deciding on organizational structure to meet the goals, assessing employee and/or group performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. It interacts with institute executives, department managers, faculty and staff, students, alumni, and contract vendors. It includes supervision of associate directors and the mail services manager. Responsibilities Direct and administer all Student Center units and the Student Center Governing Board, coordinating and promoting the overall offering of programs, facilities and services to fulfill the social, recreational, service and educational needs of the campus community. Lead full‑time staff and part‑time student staff to achieve high standards of performance, service and professionalism; plan strategically, prioritize activities, and lead a coordinated effort to achieve mission/vision. Develop, manage and administer operating and capital budgets; coordinate the development and implementation of capital projects; achieve revenue objectives, control expenses and develop new revenue streams as opportunities arise. Administer and manage the campus‑wide operational and contractual aspects of assigned auxiliary enterprises including dining, vending, laundries, retail restaurants, retail shops, caterers, bank ATMs. Resolve complex departmental, customer and contractual issues; involve higher authorities and legal counsel as required; communicate and administer departmental policies. Measure department performance and produce reports and updates on progress toward organizational objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Required Qualifications: Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on‑site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requirements). Required Experience: Seven to nine years of job related experience. Preferred Educational Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Preferred Experience: Experience in professional management within university student union or auxiliary services. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Management, organization, setting priorities, planning, assessment, communication, customer service and coordination; expertise in facility operations, capital projects, student activities, contract administration and staff supervision. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Other Information Salary range: $131,074.00 - $160,000.00 Location: Atlanta, GA Job grade: A14 This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Institute of Technology