Jacksonville State University Hiring for Coordinator, Conference & Support Operations at Jacksonville (Main Campus) Full Time

Job no: 496835
Work type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville (Main Campus)
Categories: Staff

Department:

Conferences and Support Operations

Salary:

$40,000.000 annually

Start Date:

May 1, 2024

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, some evenings and weekends required

Job Summary:

The Coordinator, Conference Services is responsible for leadership, coordination, and operations of conference services, supervising and training of student workers, and developing and implementing procedures and practices that support the overall growth of the student staff and campus visitors. The incumbent frequently work weekends, evenings, and is on call for emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates all aspects of the Conference Services program, which includes but is not limited to, day and overnight summer camps, athletic programs, conferences, and guest accommodations.

Supervises professional and student staff (Graduate Assistants and Conference Assistants) for effective management of the Conference Services program.

Responsible for administering and operating the provided software system for billing and collections from all Conference Services vendors, guest, and customers.

Responsible for the creation and development of marketing and advertising strategies for all Conference Services opportunities.

Assists with developing plans and strategies for recruiting and retaining Conference Service programs.

Oversees day-to-day operations of conference events by coordinating with the Office of Capital Planning and Facilities for preventive maintenance, summer cleaning projects, and work orders.

Serves as the Emergency Preparedness First Responder during conference season as it relates to natural disasters, weather-related emergencies, and/or any other life-threatening incident.

Collaborates with the Office of Housing Operations and Residence Life and other campus stakeholders to ensure successful scheduling of all conference events which includes meals and other reservations.

Develops customer service, hospitality, emergency response, and conference service training

Assists the Director of Business Services in the formation and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and manuals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Business, and

Two (2) years full-time equivalent experience in auxiliary services central housing functions of administration and management of a student or business affairs program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Business

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.

Benefits include:

Retirement Plans

Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)

RSA-1 Deferred Compensation

403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)

Health Insurance

Medical (PEEHIP)

Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity

Long-term disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 29 2024 Central Daylight Time