Director Of Events

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Events will provide expertise and guidance to the University community regarding internal and external event production. They will manage and execute comprehensive plans and strategies for events that promote Post University’s brand and culture. The Director of Events will help educate and engage key stakeholders, including associates, students, potential students, business leaders, legislators, community members in the Greater Waterbury area, and more. This individual will report to the Sr. Vice President of Post University. The position is on-site in Waterbury, CT, and is not a remote opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models Post’s non-negotiable behaviors and values at all times to reinforce its culture.
• Manages all aspects of event execution for university-produced events and outside guest events, including commencement, admissions events, guest lectures, celebrations, and all-associate meetings;
• Develops event department budget and manages finances;
• Ensures events comply with university policies, procedures, and standards;
• Manages organization’s events calendar;
• Identifies annual cultural milestones to be celebrated/acknowledged by the organization;
• Manages the University’s corporate and charitable sponsorship initiatives;
• Completes special projects as assigned by the Office of the Senior Vice President and the CEO/President;
• Coordinates services/contracts with select vendors and
• Prepares various reports and supervises a small staff.
• Creates event graphics as needed for various communication channels, utilizing the University branding guide and coordinating with the Communications team.
• Manages the hands-on operation of A/V equipment at events and/or manages outside vendors engaged for specific events;
• Writes scripts for public events, including but not limited to cultural milestones, memorial events, and celebrations;
• Must be flexible with working hours to accommodate events that occasionally fall on nights and weekends.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: We expect our associates to CARE (Connect-Assess-Resolve-Excite) in every stakeholder interaction. CARE is a framework to guide our every decision and action. CARE also resonates with our diverse associate & student populations – as humans, we know what it means to CARE.
• We CONNECT. We believe relationships matter. Not only do we believe relationships matter, but we also know there is a direct correlation between the quality of our relationships and the quality of our outcomes. We invest in our relationships with colleagues, students, and ourselves – we make time to tend to our mental, physical, financial, and professional health.
• We ASSESS. We take the time to understand why something happened fully; we remove assumptions and eliminate confusion or ambiguity by asking questions and creating context, certainty, clarity, and mutual understanding. We collaborate with others throughout the university by understanding their strengths and their value to the tribe. When we encounter conflict, we first seek to understand and be understood – and always with respect.
• We RESOLVE. We generate the trust of our colleagues, students, regulatory bodies, and greater communities by always doing the right thing—even when nobody is looking. We honor our promises by following up and following through. We help others learn and grow by sharing information and feedback.
• We EXCITE. “Making It Personal” is the experience we promise to each student and associate in every interaction. Excitement is the heart of our experience. We find ways to wow, amaze, and delight others by being resourceful and helpful. We embrace change, take risks, and innovate. We celebrate successes and recognize the accomplishments of others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training may be considered instead of a bachelor’s degree.
• Five-seven years of related experience
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Expert public speaking and presentation skills
• Work onsite required.
• Competent expert – visual equipment and computer presentations