Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center - Sales & Marketing

* The primary focus of the Assistant Director is the management of the day-to-day operations of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions.
* Supports the Director in contract and operational management of shared usage facilities.
* Assist the Director in development of department annual budget.
* Assist the Director in establishing and managing fees and revenues for facility usage, including rates to be paid for lease or rental of the facilities, concessions, parking, etc.
* Assist the Director in management of contractors and subcontractors.
* Mentors and coaches staff to identify areas in need of improvement. Suggests methods for improvement and monitors employee's progress in these areas.
* Direct supervision of Convention Center Division and Business Unit Managers.
* Maintains responsibility for dissemination of information to and from staff in an open and honest manner, which encourages discussion to foster understanding of the information.
* Disseminates city and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines to staff and accepts responsibility for their consistent application throughout the organization.
* Evaluates employee job performance based on departmental expectations on a regular basis providing feedback based on their evaluations and suggest methods for improvement.
* Knowledge of convention and trade show industry and of facility management.
* Knowledge of practices and principals relative to leadership, management and supervision.
* Knowledge of scheduling techniques.
* Knowledge of modern budgeting and personnel management practices.
* Skill in strategic planning.
* Skill and proficiency in establishing and maintaining open and honest communication with City and department staff and employees.
* Skill in providing direction for employees to ensure efficient customer service.
* Skill in the application of supervisory and management practices.
* Skill in providing feedback to employees in a positive and constructive manner.
* Skill in training, mentoring and coaching staff.
* Skill in management of emergency-related incidents.
* Skill and proficiency in the basic use of personal computers and productivity applications such as word processing, database management, and presentation and spreadsheet software.
* Skill in operations forecasting and grand strategy design and implementation.
* Skill in projecting, long range goals for facility usage, revenues, and expense.
* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, representatives of business and governments, City employees and the general public.
* Bachelor's degree in Business/ Administration Public Administration, or related field plus a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a managerial capacity in a convention center, public assembly/event facility or other related facility/industry.
* One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
** Competitive Benefits**:
Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
** Career Growth**:
Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
** Competitive Benefits**:
Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
** Career Growth**:
Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.