Assistant Director-Strategic Partnerships CS25-159
Assistant Director-Strategic Partnerships CS25-159
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$ 50250 - 52000
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About the Role:
Ready to make an impact Join our dynamic Campus Recreation team as an Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships! In this role youll be at the heart of shaping highimpact events and cultivating partnerships that span across departments and the community. As the goto person for complex multidepartmental and universitywide events youll play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences that impact our students staff and the entire campus community.
Your mission To provide expert coordination and oversight of largescale events ensuring seamless while working closely with campus partners and external organizations. Whether youre facilitating an exciting studentfocused event or collaborating with other departments for impactful Campus Recreation activities your energy and leadership will make a huge difference!
What Youll Do:
Event Leadership: Take charge of coordinating complex events that involve multiple departments and have a broad impact across the university. Your focus will primarily be on studentcentered events but youll also work on campuswide initiatives and collaborations that support the mission of Campus Recreation and the Division of Student Affairs.
Strategic Planning & Operations: Assist in setting the strategic direction for key facilities such as the Outdoor Recreational Sports Complex Esports Arena and the Student Activity Center. Help prioritize operations ensuring that these highdemand spaces run smoothly whether theyre hosting internal or external groups.
Community Partnerships: Be a champion for cultivating new and exciting community partnerships that not only enhance student experiences but also boost traditional and nontraditional revenue streams for both the department and the university.
Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with a variety of departments and external entities ensuring that all events and operational tasks align with the universitys goals. Your ability to connect people and ideas will be key in fostering a collaborative environment that drives success.
Who You Are:
- A strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills who thrives in a fastpaced multifaceted environment.
- A passionate advocate for student engagement and campuswide collaboration.
- A problem solver who can juggle multiple projects while keeping your eyes on the big picture.
- A strong communicator who can build relationships across departments and with external partners.
- A forwardthinking professional with a strong passion for leveraging technology to enhance and streamline operations.
- An entrepreneurial mindset identifying new opportunities and optimizing processes to drive growth.
Why You Should Apply:
This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level while making a tangible impact on the student experience. If youre ready to be part of a vibrant collaborative team helping to shape the future of campus recreation and studentfocused events we want to hear from you!
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in recreation sports management business communications or a closely related field
- A total of one 1 year 12 months) in education training and/or work experience in recreation sports management business communications or a closely related field. (Note: Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one 1 year of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Fulltime work experience of at least 23 years in a recreation sports entertainment venue special events venue or collegiate setting.
- CPR/AED certification (Must acquire within 60 days of hire)
- Masters Degree in recreation sports management business communications or a closely related field.
- Experience with sales marketing and sponsorships.
- Experience and knowledge of basic financial and budgeting principles.
- Direct experience managing planning and/or assisting with largescale events.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.
- Knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies in a business setting.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System outofstate candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Classification:State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3266 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten 10 working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.
PreEmployment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo preemployment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for fulltime or parttime civil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply for temporary parttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
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EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
