Stadium Events and Engagement Coordinator

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Working Title

Stadium Events and Engagement Coordinator

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

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Working Title

Stadium Events and Engagement Coordinator

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Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202401544AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$50,000 -- $51,000

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Desired Start Date

09/09/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

09/06/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of theNCAADivision I-FBSand the Mountain West Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

This position recruits, plans and manages non-athletic events at Canvas Stadium. This position supports the engagement and revenue goals established each year by the Department of Athletics.

This position assists with the supervision of hourly employees and freelancers. For the Engagement team, position leads the management of external stakeholders who are necessary or required for event operations such as local police/fire, ambulance services, catering services, and security services.

Required Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, hospitality management, communications, marketing, management, liberal arts, sociology, tourism or any other field related to duties and responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal and external constituencies

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and oral/written/electronic communication skills

Proven ability as self-starter and problem solver

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Proficiency with technology and social media to enhance efficiency

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Excellent customer service skills

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

Prior event management experience and/or Certified Meeting Planner (

CMP

) certification preferred

Experience with audio visual and event rentals/vendors preferred

Diversity Statement

Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties

| Job Duty Category | Budget Planning | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Collaborate with Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs to establish annual budget and revenue planning foreach fiscal year. - Oversee budget for Stadium events including but not limited to freelance staff needs, new equipment, equipment repairs, parking expenses, facilities management expenses and other unique requirements needed to support events. - Negotiate and execute written contracts with clients that will result in net revenue. - Manage all incoming revenue and invoicing for the stadium event department including revenue and expenses for over 300 non-athletic annual events, which includes over 30,000 annual event participants for non-athletic events. - Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Engagement in the promotion, marketing and selling of premium spaces to the public, corporations/businesses, civic organizations and - CSU - entities locally and regionally for Football and Basketball gamedays. | | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty Category | Event Sales, Planning and Scheduling | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Lead the research, coordination, and management of outreach initiatives designed to promote Stadium Events opportunities at Canvas Stadium. - Assist with the event plan and schedule. - Collaborate with campus and community partners on marketing Stadium Events. - Collaborate with campus and community partners on operational plans and scheduling. - Attend various community, social and business events to research/attract potential clientele | | Percentage Of Time | 30 |

| Job Duty Category | Event Management and Coordination | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Serve as the Event/Project Manager for events assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of External Affairs. - Coordinate and manage all staff associated with the event. - Serve as the key contact for campus and community partners when serving as the event manager (EMS, Police, Parking, Fire Safety, etc.) - Manage and execute each event when serving as the event manager. - Assist with supporting other events when not serving as the event manager. | | Percentage Of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty Category | Football Gameday Support | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Assist Stadium Events and Development staff with working football game days. - Assignments as determined by the Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs. | | Percentage Of Time | 5 |

| Job Duty Category | Member of Engagement Team | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Participate as a member of the Engagement unit and External Affairs department by attending staff meetings and collaborating on initiatives that serve the best interests of CSU Athletics - Manage, train, and coordinate hourly employees, interns, and volunteers for various roles within Marketing unit. - Coordinate freelance staff as deemed necessary and coordinate freelance payments with Business Office - Coordinate with Athletics Facilities Office and staff on daily basis regarding event schedule, building andequipment maintenance needs, and event staffing with internal and stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations - Perform other duties as assigned. | | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

Application Details

| Special Instructions to Applicants |
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. | | Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) | | Search Contact | ath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu | | EEO Statement |
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education. | | Background Check Policy Statement |
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |

References Requested

References Requested

| Minimum Requested | 3 | | Maximum Requested | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, hospitality management, communications, marketing, management, liberal arts, sociology, tourism or any other field related to duties and responsibilities?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents

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