Manager of Special Events, Special Events and Scheduling Services – A22073A1

• Supervise event staff including student workers
• Manage the University Center and provide on-site event and technical support for the University Center and Griffin Center
• Understand, communicate, and enforce university policies that pertain to events and activities on campus
• Perform routine walkthroughs of University Center East, University Center West, and Performance Center, taking action to resolve or communicate issues requiring repair or attention
• Manage all shuttle operations
• Develop effective relationships and assist with development of procedures with Sodexo/USI Dining Services, Instructional Technology, Facility, Operations and Planning, Public Safety, and other related service providers

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred area of study in hospitality, event management or related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in event or conference management is required
• Two years of experience supervising employees is required
• Strong active listening and clear, specific oral communication skills required. Must also possess effective, detail-orientated written communication skills.
• Exceptional service orientation, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills are required, underscoring the ability to communicate effectively and work with a diverse group of internal and external clients. Must also possess a high level of social perceptiveness and diplomacy.
• Competency with all Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other applications as needed, such as Event Management System scheduling software and Social Tables room design software. Must possess knowledge sufficient for generating professional electronic correspondence, contracts and reports as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with a refined aptitude for details and the ability to simultaneously manage projects are required.
• Requires problem anticipation and resolution skills, together with the ability to perform all hands-on event activities as needed for troubleshooting of event preparation and implementation.
• Must possess valid drivers’ license.

Standard Work Hours:

• This is a 12-month, full-time position located on campus in Evansville, Indiana.
• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The scope of the position may require working some evenings and weekends if required by the schedule of events.

Applications:
Click “Apply for this job” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Ms. Donna Koewler, Director of Special Events & Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

• A cover letter
• A resume

Official transcripts will be required of finalist. Review of candidates will begin on November 2, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Ms. Donna Koewler via email at dmkoewler@usi.edu with any inquiries.
The expected annual salary for this position is $47,000.