Director of Campus Partnerships and Auxiliary Services

Director of Campus Partnerships and Auxiliary Services

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

• Job Title: Director of Campus Partnerships and Auxiliary Services
• Department: Housekeeping and Event Services
• Reports to: Vice President of Administration, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
• Status: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
• Location: Lisle Campus (required presence on site, no relocation package offered)
• Rate: $64,400 - $69,800 and bonus‑eligible

Position Summary: The Director of Campus Partnerships and Auxiliary Services is responsible for developing, marketing, and managing the university’s portfolio of rentable facilities and services to external organizations. This position serves as the primary business development leader for the use of campus spaces, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships, event sales, conferences, camps, meetings, weddings, corporate engagements, and community programs. The Director will maximize utilization of university facilities, develop strategic partnerships, create entrepreneurial opportunities, and generate sustainable non‑tuition revenue consistent with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

In addition, the Director provides leadership and operational oversight for Campus Services, including the Mailroom, Campus Store, and Loading Dock, ensuring efficient, customer‑focused services that support daily operations and enhance the campus experience.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to increase annual unrestricted revenue through strategic utilization of university facilities, services, partnerships, and auxiliary enterprises.
• Identify, evaluate, and launch new auxiliary business ventures with corporations, associations, government agencies and municipalities, religious and nonprofit organizations, athletic organizations, conference planners, and community groups.
• Establish annual revenue goals and performance metrics.
• Create pricing strategies and rental packages that maximize facility utilization and profitability.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external organizations seeking to utilize university facilities; may require on‑site presence during hosted events.
• Conduct facility tours, presentations, and proposal development.
• Negotiate contracts, rental agreements, and service packages.
• Develop long‑term partnerships that generate recurring business.

• Coordinate with campus departments including Facilities, Housekeeping, Campus Safety, Athletics, Housing, Dining, Information Technology, and Academic Affairs to support external events.
• Ensure successful planning and execution of conferences, meetings, camps, special events, and other external programs.
• Manage scheduling and utilization of rentable facilities, including meeting rooms, conference centers, residence halls, performance spaces, and outdoor venues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and system administrator of 25
  
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• Oversee event logistics and ensure compliance with university policies.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the University’s Mailroom, Campus Store and Loading Dock – ensuring efficient, customer‑focused operations for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Mailroom: Oversee daily operations, including receipt, sorting, processing, distribution, and shipment of mail and packages; coordinate tracking, notification, and pickup processes; monitor postage expenses and recommend cost‑effective practices.
• Campus Store: Oversee operations, maintaining high levels of customer service and operational efficiency; manage inventory, purchasing, merchandising, receiving, and stock control; coordinate with vendors and departments to maintain appropriate…