Director II, Campus Events

The Director of Campus Events reports to the Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development and Career Technical Education in the Economic Development and Innovative Workforce Services (EDIWS) Division for Monroe Community College (MCC). This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of College personnel in implementing services related to the rental and use of all College facilities for activities sponsored by either the College or the community.

The Director trains, supervises, evaluates, and assigns work to Campus Events professional staff, support staff, and student aides. The Director ensures the Campus Events department's goals and strategies support the College's Strategic Plan and acts as a knowledgeable ambassador promoting excellence, innovation, and efficiency across our diverse campus community.

• Responsible for leadership and oversight of College event facilities to ensure successful execution of programs and services that foster student development and education.
• Duties include the coordination, scheduling, and negotiation for fee-based access to conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, event space, computer rooms, athletic facilities, theatre, and parking lots at the Brighton Campus and Downtown Campus.
• Supervises employees and manages the daily operations of the Campus Events Office.
• Identifies, analyzes, and recovers operational costs by conducting detailed audits of client accounts, contracts, and service usage, ensuring accurate billing and maximizing revenue. Proactively develops and maintains relationships with prospective and existing clients, leveraging data-driven insights to expand the client base and drive sustainable growth.
• Cultivates vendor relationships and negotiates pricing and service agreements to enhance the event experience while ensuring effective resource management and increased revenue generation.
• Manages all operational, risk management, and policy considerations related to the rental of Monroe County-owned MCC student, conference, meeting, recreational, and athletic facilities.
• Conducts preliminary research on potential clients to verify authenticity through background and fact checks.
• Works with various internal departments to establish relationships and creates contracts for extended use of College facilities by external groups.
• Establishes and evaluates fees associated with external usage of facilities.
• Represents the College to community groups related to space needs and events.
• Creates and enforces policies with respect to event planning and facility management.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, staff, and outside clients in creating partnerships.

• Represents Campus Events and EDIWS Division on college-wide committees.
• Assists the College with planning and execution of large events, such as:
  
  Graduation, Spring Fling, Fall Festival, Homecoming, among others.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Vice President, Economic & Workforce Development & Career Technical Education.
• Leads, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates any direct reports, departments, and programs?adhering to appropriate College procedures.
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

• Earned a master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Three (3) years of experience in event planning and management.
• Three (3) years of supervisory and management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research backgrounds and fact checks on potential rental clients.
• Mastery of the basic skills required in budgeting, negotiating contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal communication, problem-solving, project management, and follow-through.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.

• Event planning experience in an academic or higher education environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in event planning, including scheduling and coordinating personnel for events in a…