DE Jobs

Search from over 2 Million Available Jobs, No Extra Steps, No Extra Forms, Just DirectEmployers

Job Information

Kansas Employer Assistant Director of Events in Wichita, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13025307

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Events are important & all that happens behind-the-scenes are what allow athletes to shine! In this role, youll take charge of our event and game day needs & preparation, becoming the primary point person. From managing budgets to hands-on event preparation, youll be the heartbeat of our event operations.\ \

Lead event staff by being the go-to person for game day and event operations, ensuring an optimal setup. Focus on game day budgets, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.Balance your time between recruiting and managing staff as well as handling the necessary paperwork for the new staff or event requests.\ \

Apply if you possess these qualities:

  • Be a Leader: Take charge of exciting game day and event operations. Have a focus on hospitality, customer first & integrity
  • Streamline Logistics: Efficiently manage resources, schedules, and communication channels to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Make an Impact: Ensure our events are memorable and smoothly executed using professional judgment throughout.
  • Grow Professionally: Develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day maintenance and operations of one (1) or more assigned facilities. Assists leaders with facility master plans, provides recommendations and develops reports. Assists leaders in coordinating athletic facility maintenance, grounds, in-house construction and custodial services, ensuring compliance with applicable policy and state regulations. Assists with budget management and development.

Essential Functions

Assists leaders with facilities management including major construction, mechanical and building maintenance services. Monitors and provides recommendations for energy usage and develops programs to reduce energy consumption.\ Assists leaders with the development and reporting analyses of capital, construction and operational budgets.\ Manages daily athletic facility operations including, game day staff supervision, and practice and event set-up and tear-down.\ Assists leaders in developing and implementing short- and long- range master facilities plans.\ Coordinates with University staff, and ensures adherence to maintenance schedules for all athletic facilities and playing fields. Compiles status reports for management.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence.WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educat ional experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

DirectEmployers