Director - Events

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Position Number: 998364Unit/Department: Robert D. & Billie Ray CenterFTE: 1.0Salary: Commensurate with Experience.Department Summary:The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University is pleased to announce that we are hiring a Director of Events to join our team. The Ray Center maintains a strong organizational culture, consistently scoring as the highest-rated culture department at Drake University. Our small, dedicated team is excited to welcome someone who wants to utilize their positive attitude, initiative, energy, and expertise to positively impact the lives of others.The Ray Center is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities by improving civility through character development and ethical leadership. To that end, we work in early childhood education, K-12 education, post-secondary education, athletics and activities, workplaces, and the community to help shape the culture of organizations and develop the character of individuals within those groups. The Ray Center is the global home to CHARACTER COUNTS!, the world's foremost character development organization, impacting over 8 million youth worldwide.Job Summary:The Ray Center seeks a dynamic individual with extensive event experience who will focus specifically on The Ray Center's events and recognition efforts as well as related administrative management functions.The successful applicant will work collaboratively with The Ray Center administrative team to ensure a culture of excellence is developed in the workplace and with external partners. The individual will strategically plan, direct, facilitate, secure partnerships, and implement all elements of event initiatives, recognition, and administrative management functions in coordination with the executive director and leadership team to ensure excellence, meet and exceed strategic objectives, and stakeholder expectations.Events include, and are not limited to, The Ray Center's annual fundraising event - An All-Star Evening, the Iowa Character Awards, the Donna and Darnell Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy, CHARACTER COUNTS! Week, National Civility Summit for Local Governments, and the Pursuing Victory With Honor Summit. Partner collaboration events include Exercising Your Character, CHARACTER COUNTS! with Drake Women's Basketball, and CHARACTER COUNTS! Day with the I-Cubs. The individual will also work to strategically grow our recognition efforts and recognition projects with our partner organizations.This position will require periodic travel, including day trips and overnight stays. While this will fluctuate, this could account for approximately 5% of the time.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree, required.7-10 years experience in large event planning with successful impact.Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive relationships.Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated commitment to exceptional organizational culture.Prior leadership with, and management of, direct reports.Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree.Job Duties:70% - Strategically plan, direct, facilitate, secure partnerships, and implement all elements of event initiatives, recognition, and administrative management functions in coordination with the executive director and leadership team to ensure excellence. Meet and exceed strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations. - (Essential)15% - Assist the executive director in developing the strategic plan, individual work plans, and budget to achieve the organization's mission. Provide strategic and financial analysis to the director. Support program efforts with board advisory committee(s). General management and administrative duties as assigned by the executive director. - (Essential)10% - Manage the selection, termination, development, measurement, motivation, and cooperation of direct reports. Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports to expand their capabilities and build excellence in the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)5% - Provide liaison relationship among non-academic departments, functions, or groups within Drake University. - (Essential)Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must apply online and include a resume and cover letter.If you have questions about this job or application process please email of Applications Begins:Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.Salary & Benefits:The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) position.At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.Tuition Benefits:For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant's references, education, and, if applicable, experience.About Drake: Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community"”faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University's core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake: requested in our online application system. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: ) and let us know how we can assist you. At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06