Assistant Director of University Events

The Assistant Director of University Events supports learning by assisting the University Events department in the coordination of campus events. With the mission, vision, and core values of Aurora University central to the work, this position is an integral part of the University Events team and is a key member in helping achieve the university’s success. **Core Competencies:** 1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University. 2. Upholds the Mission Statement: *At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.* 3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business. 4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events. - Assist the University Events leadership in planning, supporting, and executing presidential and other high-level campus events. - Provide on-site support during key events. - Manage event registrations for Arts and Ideas and other special events. - Collaborate with outside vendors and other university departments. - Utilize the university’s centralized 25LivePro reservation system and the Smart Draw event diagram program. - Assist the University Events team with continuous process improvement for event management. **Education:** - Bachelor’s Degree required **Experience:** - Demonstrated ability to set and consistently meet deadlines. minimum of three to five years of event coordination experience, preferably in higher education. - Ability to work some evenings. holidays and weekends for university-sanctioned events - Ability to identify and solve problems - Strong enthusiasm, motivation, and drive - Prior event registration management experience is a plus - Ability to manage multiple projects and management skills to prioritize simultaneous events/projects. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents: the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external audiences - The ability to work independently and as a member of the University Events team - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Excellent computer skills, proficiency with MS Office Suite. **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to sit for long periods. - Ability to stand for periods. - Ability to move about campus. - Ability to use computer, telephone, email and office equipment. - Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.