Manager, Technical Systems, Conferencing & Events

Title: Manager, Technical Systems, Conferencing & Events

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 43R000 - University Outreach & Engagement

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Jesse Hood

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Works with the Director of Conferencing & Events to provide oversight to the planning and implementation of all special events for Conferencing and Event and other identified University functions for EKU. Provides daily direction for the planning and event staff. Provides technical and administrative assistance to the university campus for the campus-wide scheduling software system, used for scheduling facilities, outdoor space, and other event resources for a myriad of conferences and events. Serves as a liaison between University Registrar, Student Affairs, Facilities Services, Information Technology, EKU Police and College Net.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Directly related work experience is required, including database systems knowledge. One year of direct work experience with 25Live preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

• 50% - Supervise and provide direction to Conferencing and Events Specialists and in oversight and management of conferences and events administered through Conferencing & Events for EKU. - (Essential)
• 40% - Develop and provide system training, create and modify reports, attend conferences and trainings related to the centralized scheduling application, and maintain reservations and space assignment data. Support campus scheduling approves and service providers; Facilitate and encourage interdepartmental participation and commitment to the use of a centralized scheduling application - (Essential)
• 20% - Functions as the Conferencing and Events liaison for the OSHA Training Institute and Workforce Development departments. Oversees all scheduling and event logistics for the aforementioned units. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.