The Associate Director oversees daily operations in the Sadler Center and Briggs Amphitheater, ensuring a high-quality client and student experience. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, coordinating with campus partners through various review and planning processes, and ensuring proper maintenance and lifecycle replacement of the equipment and infrastructure of the Sadler Center. The position also plays a vital role in departmental leadership and emergency preparedness planning. In addition to event and facilities management, the role also includes duties such as acting as the Director’s delegate, assisting in planning and allocating area budgets, as well as using the built environment to enhance a sense of community and belonging on campus. The position is also responsible for implementing assessment to inform strategic planning, ensuring safety compliance in Sadler & Briggs, and supervising key staff members.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in higher education, college student personnel, or a related field.
• Several years of experience supervising full-time staff.
• Demonstrated experience with Organizational Leadership practices.
• Track record of exceptional customer service with multiple, diverse individuals, and constituent groups.
• Demonstrates excellence in written and oral communication.
• Successful track record working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Individual must demonstrate an openness to thoughts and ideas of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in student unions/activities.
• Experience with facilities management in higher education.
• Experience leading A/V programs and/or knowledge of standard and emerging Audiovisual and Technological capabilities.
• Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and research, data collection and use, and research ethics.
• Knowledge of basic emergency management protocols and continuity of operations planning.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in computer programs (Microsoft Word, EMS Scheduling Software, Room Viewer, Excel, & PowerPoint).

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

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