Assistant Director Event and Conference Services

Assistant Director, Events and Conference Services Location: Sun Devil Fitness Complex, Tempe Campus Salary: $60,000 per year Job Profile Summary: Manages routine operations of a department within the division. Monitors budget, implements strategic priorities, and prepares reports for senior management. Responsibilities Serve as the main administrator for bookings and reservations with Sun Devil Fitness Center at the Tempe campus and other locations as needed. Lead point of contact in preparation of contracts and agreements related to community rentals held at Sun Devil Fitness Complex facilities. Inventory and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for special events. Actively market and recruit events and rentals to the SDFC to maximize revenue generation. Coordinate all internal and external facility reservations associated with Sun Devil Fitness Complex Tempe (including 234,000+ square feet of facility space and 12 acres of field space with 20,000+ bookings annually). Develop a priority schedule for wellness programs in the facilities, supporting Sun Devil Wellness programs while maximizing revenue generation. Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate Event Coordinators to support events. Communicate event needs with custodial services to ensure cleanliness standards are met. Serve as a point of contact for audio visual troubleshooting in the SDFCs. Work as part of the Events and Conference Services team in providing and updating comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure all clients (student organizations, departments, community organizations) comply with University policies and practices. Assist with other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Events and Conference Services. Risk Management Promote Risk Management training and preparedness for all staff. Provide Risk Management training as an essential component of student event coordinator roles. Ensure current status of Red Cross certifications is maintained by student event team. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training. Desired Qualifications Experience working in facilities management or related position. Experience in managing third‑party service contracts. Evidence of working collaboratively across different constituencies for effective service delivery. Experience managing and developing full‑time staff members and/or student worker populations. Demonstrated proficiency in problem‑solving and decision‑making. Evidence of effective written, interpersonal, oral, and verbal communication skills. Experience maintaining effective working relationships, presenting to audiences, public speaking, analyzing problems, proposing effective solutions, and effectively delegating responsibilities to staff. Experience meeting priority deadlines while providing accurate and excellent service. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State University