Director, Meetings and Events
Director, Meetings and Events
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$ 75809 - 92000
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Director of Meetings and Events provides strategic leadership and professional expertise in the university-wide planning and execution of high-quality events. This role demands a high level of creativity resourcefulness and dynamic decision-making to deliver meaningful engagement opportunities for key university constituents.
The Director fosters close collaboration with internal university partners and external vendors to ensure seamless event implementation. Key responsibilities include the organization and execution of events within the Presidents Box at the university stadium and arena. This position is also instrumental in promoting the University to a variety of internal and external audiences marketing its services and actively engaging the local community through a variety of recognition social cultural and educational programs and events as well as managing the associated facilities.
Responsibilities:
Develops manages and oversees all aspects of university-wide events that focus on faculty and staff including digital virtual and in-person programming such as meetings recognition ceremonies and special events that celebrate the achievements of UCF faculty staff and students to advance the reputation and influence of the university and support the Presidents goals.
Works collaboratively with department leadership to coordinate and execute events for maximum planned operational efficiency and success at the presidents home The Burnett House.
Manages the Presidents Suite for UCF Football home games and Addition Financial Arena Presidents Suite for UCF Basketball games and other events including oversight of suite logistics and operations to maximize stewardship of key donors and constituents on behalf of the president and presidents spouse.
Directly manages an Event Coordinator and two Office Support Assistants to ensure strategic execution of position responsibilities are achieved.
Coordinates and composes work orders for events services building repairs and upgrades.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree and 8 years of relevant experience including 3 years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive demonstrated budget experience.
Project management experience.
Experience organizing and executing high-profile events involving stakeholder engagement.
Ability to handle confidential information and high-profile guests.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your resume please provide a writing sample.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75809- $92000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Office of the President University Events and EngagementWork Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Frequent nights and weekends are required; OnsiteType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$75809.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
