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Event Services Specialist at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

Department



ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities


  • Provides guidance and leadership for all game day operations and events.

  • Assigned seasonal sports, which could include, but not limited to women's soccer, aquatic sports (swimming/diving and water polo)

  • Manages individual athletic program day budget, and serves as a liaison to game day operational entities including, but not limited to visiting teams, coaches, officials, table crews, event services, athletic grounds, information technology, athletic training, TV set up crew, athletic ticket office, disability management, ambulance, university special events, and parking and traffic.

  • Assists with Football Gameday Operations.

  • Works with the vendor ParkHub and athletics staff to oversee the implementation of training and parking operations for football, men's and women's basketball and non-athletic events.

General Responsibilities


  • Plans a variety of recurring and ad hoc events for the university and oversees budgets, vendor contracts, transportation, catering, signage, equipment, technology, and other event components. Coordinates event activities prior to and on the day of events.

  • Consults with internal and external constituencies to plan event timelines and specifications and negotiate the terms of agreements and contracts.

  • Works closely with vendors and staff to ensure goods and services arrive timely and in acceptable condition for events.

  • Interfaces with media and/or marketing and communications representatives regarding calendar of events and event publicity.

  • Tracks and analyzes event metrics, such as attendance, participant feedback, and expenses; monitors effectiveness and return of investment; tracks suggested event improvements for future implementation in recurring events.

  • Ensures events adhere to university guidelines and policies and event contracts, agreements, and specifications.

  • May delegate administrative tasks to Event Services Coordinators.




Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required



  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Preferred



  • Some experience in events, hospitality, or related field

SKILLS



Required



  • Proficient communication skills

  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism

  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty




Working Conditions / Demands



This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Work Hours



Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:


  • Multiple plan options for medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution

  • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

  • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting

  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options

  • Tuition benefit for IU classes

  • 10 paid holidays per year

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Core


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Operations


Job Family: Events


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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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Equal Employment Opportunity



Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.



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