Position Number:

100277

Title:

Director

Functional Title:

Director, Alumni Events and Programs

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPUR-Univ Alumni Association

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Director of Alumni Events and Programs oversees all major Alumni Relations special events including budgeting, planning, contracting, staffing, implementation, closeout, evaluation, and staff/volunteer management. S/he will serve as consultant to other staff within the division for their events and assist as needed.

The Director supervises two Assistant Directors and will be required to work nights and weekends. Minimal local and national travel up to 15% is also required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor's degree.

Experience:
A minimum of six years of experience managing a variety of special events for large and small diverse adult audiences.
Experience managing and personally implementing the entire event cycle from planning to implementation to closeout.
Experience working with budgets, vendor negotiations, and contracting.
Experience with managing vendor contracts.
Experience managing and training staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent creativity, idea generation, and on-target solutions for the development and enhancement of events.
Proven results in an event sales/marketing role within the hospitality industry.
Strong knowledge of, and relationships with, event-related vendors including florists, audiovisual, linens, special effects, gifts and favors, and other service providers.
In-depth understanding of the special event industry.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high quality, high-relationship environment.
Skilled in discovering and anticipating client needs, and designing creative event solutions.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Availability to respond to the 24 hour a day on call responsibilities of managing events in a complex facility.
Availability to work nights and weekends as well as be able to travel both locally and nationally up to 15%.

Preferences:

Master's degree.
CMP or other event planning certification strongly desired.
Experience in a nonprofit environment.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Physical Demands of the Position: This position requires some lifting of heavy boxes and materials, transport of equipment, walking around sections of the building/event facility, and other expected hands-on special event-related activities. Availability to work nights and weekends for special events and programs and to respond to the 24 hour a day on call responsibilities of managing events in a complex facility. As well as availability to travel both locally and nationally up to 15%.

For best consideration, please apply by Monday, March 20, 2017.

The salary range for this position is $72,000s to $ 90,000s.

Benefits offered: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA . No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Posting Date:

02/27/2017

Closing Date:

04/28/2017

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

03/20/2017

Physical Demands

This position requires some lifting of heavy boxes and materials, transport of equipment, walking around sections of the building/event facility, and other expected hands-on special event-related activities. Availability to work nights and weekends for special events and programs and to respond to the 24 hour a day on call responsibilities of managing events in a complex facility. As well as availability to travel both locally and nationally up to 15%.

Diversity 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.


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