Job Information
University of Maine at Presque Isle Director of Conferences and Special Programs in Presque Isle, Maine
Position Title:
Director of Conferences and Special Programs
Campus:
Presque Isle
Department:
Conferences & Special Programs - ICSP
Location:
Presque Isle ME
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
U05
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Statement of the Job:
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a full-time Director of Conferences and Special Events. The Director provides oversight and direction for all Conference Services operations, also has a leadership role for various Special Programs and Events on the UMPI campus. Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Coordinating conferences, workshops, and events for off-campus clients and customers. This includes: establishing needs/developing agendas, developing and managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and managing all logistical needs (signage, food service orders, technology, transportation, and housing as needed).
Coordinating on-campus event needs for faculty, staff, and students.
Develop marketing materials to promote campus facilities and services to the public.
Assess and evaluate programs including post-event reports, participant summaries, income and expense summaries, and billing.
To see a full listing of position details and expectations click here (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Director_of_Conferences_and_Special_Events.docx) .
This on-campus position will require some early morning, and weekend work for specific events, either in person or serving in an on-call capacity.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary range is $51,183 - $55,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (https://umpi.hiretouch.com/uploads/523/file/Benefits_UMPSA.pdf) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
About the University:
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .
Qualifications:
Required: Associate’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the development, implementation, and delivery of programs and events, OR high school degree with 5-7 years of experience in the development, implementation, and delivery of programs and events.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the development, implementation, and delivery of programs and events.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the external community; ability to organize work effectively, prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment; strong planning and scheduling skills; ability to provide direct training and administrative guidance; ability to plan, direct and evaluate operations.
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position with specific reference to the qualifications outlined above
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the university.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin April 16, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: April 22, 2024
Tentative start date: Early May
WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICANTS WHO NEED VISA SPONSORSHIP.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV