Assistant Director of Special Events

Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
$21.63 - $23.08 an hour
Posted
Job description

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.

Summary:
The primary purpose of the work performed is assisting with the coordination of Athletics donor cultivation and fundraising events, as well as the Gopher Sports Spaces premium space event rental program. Additionally, the position oversees the planning and execution of Gopher Loyalty events, as well as other department events, including student-athlete, staff and alumni events.

Essential Functions
55% Gopher Sports Spaces
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, overseeing and evaluating staff
  • Communicate with clients to gather logistical details for all non-game day events including time line, parking, tours, layouts, catering, AV, power needs, signage, security, internet and deliveries
  • individually coordinate over 100 events annually
  • Manage the communication of all event logistics to appropriate departments
  • Create and oversee facility use / rental agreements, insurance, alcohol use form, and incident reporting
  • Issue invoices, track payments and prepare reports
  • Work with OGC, Real Estate Office and Code to gather approvals as needed
  • Facilitate weekly special events meeting
  • Maintain facility usage guidelines
  • Maintain event calendar
  • Prepare, forecast and monitor budget
  • Assist with sales and marketing of Gopher Sports Spaces

40% Lead and Assist with the coordination of Gopher Loyalty and other internal events
  • Work with Annual Fund and athletics units to schedule and coordinate all Gopher Loyalty events.
  • Work with various units in Intercollegiate Athletics, including teams, M Club, Student-Athlete Development, and Administration to provide special event support for events such as annual banquets, alumni engagement, student-athlete networking and career development, retreats, staff recognition, and Women's Athletics celebrations
  • Support includes but is not limited to securing event space, coordinating A/V support, communicating event details to Facilities, catering services, RSVP coordination, programming and run-of-show

5% Football Game Day
  • Coordinate all pre-game rental events in 3MAM and Williams arena.
  • Assist in GGF Suite and Gopher Loyalty programming as needed throughout the game.


Hourly rate for this position is $21.63 - $23.08.

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference – our teams have won more than 200 conference titles to go with 26 national titles. There are more than 600 student-athletes and nearly 300 full-time employees in our athletics department. That community has built Minnesota into a nation’s top-ranked public school with respect to student-athlete academic performance in each of the past four years, a span of time during which the Gophers have won 13 conference team titles and a collection of individual conference and national crowns. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

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Gopher Athletic’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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