Averett University Looking for Director of Meetings and Events Full Time

Director of Meetings and Events

Averett University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the
Director of Meetings and Events.

Since 1859, Averett University, a Carnegie Engaged University, has grown and developed into a
dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, offering more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs, along with
five graduate programs with a number of concentrations. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change,
the University’s historic main campus is embedded in the heart of Southern Virginia with regional campuses throughout Virginia and online.

Averett enrolls a diverse student body, and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe.The Director will be
responsible for coordinating and providing services for meetings and events, camps, conferences, and guest accommodations, and related
activities. This position will be responsible for all facets of event planning, including but not limited to, pricing, budgeting, reporting,
billing, logistics and execution of the meetings and events on our campus.

The successful candidate must be able to develop positive
relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, external groups, and sponsors while interacting successfully with department personnel
and the University Community.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four year accredited
institution, established successful special events management experience, excellent customer service, communication skills, and outstanding
organizational abilities.

CMP certification, as well as, at least 5 years of experience working in higher education, hospitality, and
recruitment and marketing of meetings and events, preferred.

Must be proficient in Office 365 and Event Planning software.

This position is full time with a flexible start date and will remain open until filled. Interested persons should send a cover letter,
resume, and three professional references in one document to: [email protected].

ADA/Travel-related Requirements:

• Work requires
  frequently requiring standing, walking around and observing campus event sites.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a
  computer, telephone, make public presentations and communicate effectively with others.
• May frequently experience time pressure and
  working closely with others as a part of a team.
• May occasionally require frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedules,
  exacting work and a noisy environment.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of University equipment, tools and other
  resources, including work time.
• Typically requires use of standard office equipment to include telephone, computer, Microsoft
  Office and job specific software and hardware; handheld radio, utility vehicles, hand truck and various racks and storage equipment; and any
  other equipment as appropriate or required.
• The work is normally performed in an office setting and at various locations around
  campus

Please Note:

• As a condition of employment, Averett University requires all employees to
  be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Background checks are required for all positions.
• An applicant must have an unrestricted
  right to work in the U.S.
• Averett University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, published in compliance with the
  Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, can be found at https://www.averett.edu/wp-content/uploads/9.30.21-ASR-for-2020.pdf.