Director of Conference Services & Communications

Director of Conference Services & Communications

About the Organization Ohio Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs for residential undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult and online students.

Position Director of Conference Services & Communications

Location Main Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Description

Director of Conference Services and Communications

Department Conference Services and Communications

Building/Location MPAC - Main Campus

Supervisor President

Months Per Year 12

Hours Per Week 40 - Flexible Hours

Classification Level Director

Salary Range

FLSA Status Exempt

Supervises Conference Services Coordinator

Student Workers

• Directs the Conference Services team, which manages all events/spaces across campus including but not limited to the MPAC.
• Coordinates all AV/technology needs for the MPAC.
• Facilitates all on campus events both in-house and external.
• Schedules events and assists each department with those events.
• Create and implement communication strategies that align with the mission and brand guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets/manage press releases with President's approval.
• Create content (as needed) for social media, newsletters, Friday Focus and websites to ensure consistent messaging.
• This person should be a self-motivated individual.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions within this classification)

• Answering and approving event space requests via the calendar, email and phone
• Providing excellent and timely customer service
• Managing events; setting up, tearing down, event operations, obtaining needed labor, and provide friendly customer service
• Planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating events
• Communicating with departments and staff within the university and external organizations to coordinate events and other issues related to the conference services set-up and tear down and securing of appropriate A/V personnel to cover event.
• Exceptional writing, editing and public speaking skills.
• Performing assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe and efficient manner and with minimal supervision.
• Overseeing student workers in the completion of their tasks
• Training new students
• Building relationships with student workers
• Approving student worker/coordinator payroll by deadline of Monday at 10:00 a.m.
• Other duties as assigned including credit card and bill processing

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According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Two years of conference services experience preferred

• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Self-motivated, and organized
• Be able to communicate clearly and professionally

• Some weekend work will be required to help manage events
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job…