This job has Expired
Assistant Director, Events
Job Description
Position Number:
102602Title:
Assistant DirectorFunctional Title:
Assistant Director, EventsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
USG-Shady Grove CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
At the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), located in Rockville, MD, the Assistant Director, Events, reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, will be responsible for overall strategies, design, and implementation of special events that support a wide variety of community engagement and branding initiatives celebrating the accomplishment of objectives in academics, student services, wealth-building, community, and image building.
The Assistant Director, Events will ensure consistently branded events are consolidated, leveraged and optimized in a cohesive overall plan. The Assistant Director will serve as needed as a member on all four of the Industry sector (hub) committees and is responsible for producing the signature events impacting students, staff, industry, partners, and the community through the industry sectors (hubs). The Assistant Director, Events will also serve as the strategic point of contact for the nine partner universities, public schools and community colleges regarding programming in the development and design of academic-related events, and will manage staff.
The Assistant Director, Events will ensure consistently branded events are consolidated, leveraged and optimized in a cohesive overall plan. The Assistant Director will serve as needed as a member on all four of the Industry sector (hub) committees and is responsible for producing the signature events impacting students, staff, industry, partners, and the community through the industry sectors (hubs). The Assistant Director, Events will also serve as the strategic point of contact for the nine partner universities, public schools and community colleges regarding programming in the development and design of academic-related events, and will manage staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience:
A minimum of 7-9 years of related experience; including a minimum of 3 years of experience in event design, developing mission-oriented special events (virtual and in-person), applying community engagement strategies for medium to large scale events, and 2 years of experience managing and supervising staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems or handle emergency situations, demonstrating sound judgment under pressure.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with diplomacy and tact at all times.
- Skills in written and verbal communications; skills in Interpersonal communications.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple groups with varied opinions on events and event goals.
- Negotiation and delegation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of branding and signature event best practices.
- Ability to develop, advocate for and manage event budgets.
- Ability to foster and lead teams.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning codes, permits, and licensing related to events; and ADA requirements.
- Ability to recruit and manage volunteers.
- Ability to promotie diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.
Preferences:
Preferrences:
- Master’s degree.
- Experience working in higher education or non profit organization.
- Experience working with large scale events or in a multi-institutional environment.
- Experience working with volunteer management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, virtual meeting platforms and project management software.
- Member of a professional events organization – (International Live Events Association).
Additional Certifications:
Preferred:
Special event certification through an accredited organization (Certified Special Events Professional) or event management certificate program.
Special event certification through an accredited organization (Certified Special Events Professional) or event management certificate program.
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Rockville, MD.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Professional office environment. Work requires prolonged hours of sitting and/or standing in front of a computer and communicating with stakeholders. Some weekend and evening hours and travel required.
Posting Date:
05/25/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/23/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
