Director of Premium Events

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Director of Premium Events

Job no: 519177
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Director of Premium Events
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Athletics

Job Summary

The Director of Premium Events directly contributes to the success of Redbird Athletics by overseeing the planning and execution of all events utilizing premium athletic spaces such as Hancock Stadium, CEFCU Arena, and more. This position will be responsible for researching, cultivating, and securing rental agreements for external events, managing the day-to-day operations of club and suite areas, managing non-game day event rental revenue, organizing, staffing, and coordinating specified athletic events and operations, and coordinating any other special events as assigned.

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University Benefit Highlights:

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Director of Premium Events

Job no: 519177
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Director of Premium Events
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Division Name: Presidential
Department: Athletics

Job Summary

The Director of Premium Events directly contributes to the success of Redbird Athletics by overseeing the planning and execution of all events utilizing premium athletic spaces such as Hancock Stadium, CEFCU Arena, and more. This position will be responsible for researching, cultivating, and securing rental agreements for external events, managing the day-to-day operations of club and suite areas, managing non-game day event rental revenue, organizing, staffing, and coordinating specified athletic events and operations, and coordinating any other special events as assigned.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  
• Retirement and supplemental retirement
  
• Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
  
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  
• Paid vacation and sick time
  

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits...

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45,000 - $55,000 annually

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, or related field.
   
2. One (1) year (12 months) of full-time or part-time equivalent professional work experience with event coordinating, development, sales, athletics (collegiate or professional), or other related field.
   
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of populations.
   
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   
5. Flexibility and adaptability to changes and unexpected situations.
   
6. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions under varying degrees of pressure.
   
7. Great attention to detail.
   
8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Sports Management, Recreation Management, or related field.
   
2. Two (2) years' event management
   
3. Experience supervising part-time staff; this includes the hiring, training, evaluation. and scheduling of staff for events, competitions, and services.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Frequent weekend and night availability required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
   
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
   
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note : These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 08/06/2024 10:30 AM CST
Application Closes: 08/20/2024 11:55 PM CST

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