Assistant Director, College Events
Position Type: Full Time
Department: Advancement Operations
Summary Description:
About Us:
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts
college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage
for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the
table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in
which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and
perspectives can learn and work.
Summary Description:
The Assistant Director of College Events is responsible for managing,
executing, and providing strategic guidance for all community events hosted
at Colorado College and internal events at the Fine Arts Center. Generates
contracts and collaborates with departments across campus to develop events
that support the college's goals and priorities, fostering key connections
with Colorado Springs community, students, alumni, donors, faculty,
staff and trustees. Assists with all college events as needed.
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay
period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 0.0462 hours of sick time for
each hour worked (96 hours, 12 days per year)
Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC
contributes 10%
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming
pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants
Anticipated Salary Range: $55,000 to $61,217 per year
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop of college's policies concerning community events,
remaining consistent across campus and at the Fine Arts Center.
Manage the development and execution with key partners on campus and at
the Fine Arts Center to ensure smooth adoption of event standards in
accordance with college standards and policies.
Collaborate with entities on and off campus to deepen, expand and
institutionalize co-curricular community-based learning opportunities; this
includes but is not limited to supporting the efforts of Colorado College and
The FAC.
Develop and implement a process that streamlines event planning and
management and serve as a liaison to the Director of Events on community
events and internal events at the Fine Arts Center.
Cultivate community relationships, including participation in monthly
meetings of the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Center, as time
permit
Assist the Assistant Vice President for Events and Director in the
planning and execution of large-scale events such as Fall Conference,
Opening Convocation, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement.
Manage and supervise on-call staff and student interns.
Additional Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience plus a minimum of five years
related experience in event planning and program logistics; ability to
provide vision and guidance to clients (faculty, staff, and external
groups); extensive skill in detailed planning and implementation of
successful events; ability to think critically and solve problems;
proficient with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite;
experience with budget analysis; excellent oral and written communication
skills; ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with
discretion; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive
relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; demonstrated
creativity, integrity, dependability, sound judgment,
resourcefulness, and ability to diffuse difficult situations and respond
appropriately to emergency situations. Must possess and maintain a valid
driver's license and a drivin record that is insurable by Colorado
College's m
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation;
supervisory experience.
Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred
qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a
genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5550065

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