Assistant Director Events Services, IMU
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Job Summary
Position Specific Summary
The IMU Event Services Department provides comprehensive event planning and execution services to student organizations university departments and external constituents. The department partners with clients to create impactful experiences through strategic planning customer service space management and operational coordination.
The Assistant Director of IMU Event Services serves as the lead event planner and primary coordinator for complex events and programs hosted within the Iowa Memorial Union and other university-managed venues. This position plans directs coordinates and evaluates all aspects of event development and execution while providing leadership and support to professional staff and student employees.
Specific Tasks & Job Duties
Serve as lead planner for major university departmental student organization and external events.
Coordinate event logistics budgets timelines room configurations and service requirements.
Supervises and mentor assigned staff and student employees.
Provide exceptional customer service and client consultation.
Collaborate with facilities catering audiovisual custodial and campus partners.
Assist with strategic initiatives assessment efforts and departmental projects.
Serve as Manager on Duty as assigned.
Provide leadership in event planning processes customer service standards and event execution practices.
For a detailed job description please email Michelle Sehmann at
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts works together to keep our students safe and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications & Skills
A bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and supervisory experience.
Some (6 months 1 year) administrative experience in event programming or event management; preferably within a collegiate setting.
Some (6 months 1 year) administrative supervisory experience
A valid drivers license is required as well as an ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
Experience with computer applications; preferably MSOffice.
Experience with event management computer programs and digital display system; specifically Visix digital display Event Management System (EMS) and Visio room diagram programs.
Some (6 months 1 year) knowledge of custodial management including custodial equipment and practices.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working with bargaining unit employees
Some knowledge of university policies procedures and regulations
Application Details
To be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United questions or additional information please contact Michelle Sehmann at
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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