Function:
Management of the facilities rental department and internal and external events. Additionally, they provide the strategic direction for facilities rental and communicate this through their development of the annual business plan. This position also provides back up and support to all Retail Operations divisions.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Develops operational strategies that includes increasing revenue and the customer base, marketing, cost containment, staff utilization, and process efficiency.

2. Oversight of approximately 5,800 functions annually. This requires the support and coordination of multiple departments that may include food operations for catering, police for security, O&M for set-ups and clean-ups, risk management, purchasing, student life, and VPAC.

3. Overall responsibility for the financial direction and results of facilities rental. This includes oversight of monthly and year to date financial statements, financial analysis, annual business plans, operational budget, and accounts receivables and accounts payable.

4. Provides supervision, coaching, training and development, and performance evaluations of full and part time staff and student workers.

5. Reviews and signs standard departmental contracts in compliance with administrative procedure 2.405.

6. Provide back up and support to all Retail Operation divisions.

Essential Responsibilities Continued:

Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

2. Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays when required by the needs of the department.

Work Relationships:
Supervises Others

Physical Demands:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes).

Moderate noise.

Typical office or administrative conditions (i.e. not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions).

Outdoor weather conditions.

Working Environment:
Office

Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Five years experience in events and meetings management.

3. 3-5 yeas supervisory experience

4. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

5. Expertise in Point of Sale systems and event scheduling systems.

6. Possess a current food service sanitation license, CPR/AED and first aid certificates or have the ability to obtain within 80 days of hire date.

7. Exceptional customer service skills.

8. Strong organizational and planning abilities.

9. Excellent oral and written communication skills,

10. Demonstrated advanced accounting skills to include financial statement reconciliation and analysis, accounts receivable & accounts payable processes along with the development of business plans.

11. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently across department lines in a diverse population.

12. Ability to make astute decisions and perform well under pressure in an ever-changing work environment.

13. Flexibility to adapt to all situations and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

14. High physical and mental capacity level to execute large events.

Desired Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 1/31/2018 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document for information related to the ECC Hiring Process and Applicant Tracking System.

Testing Required:

Materials Required to Complete the Application Process for this Position:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume/Curriculum Vitae


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