Division Manager Event Services - Associated Students, UCLA : Job Details

Associated Students UCLA

As a responsive student-centered organization, provides innovative and excellent services, programs, products, and facilities for the entire UCLA community. ASUCLA was created when the campus first opened in 1919. Today, ASUCLA has evolved into a four-part organization:

• Undergraduate Students Association – elected representatives of the undergraduate student body.
• Graduate Students Association – elected representatives of the graduate student body.
• Student Media – this includes the Daily Bruin, UCLARadio.com, the Bruin Life Yearbook, and seven different magazines.
• Services & Enterprises – designed to meet the everyday needs of students and the campus community.

Special Events Division Manager

Starting Salary Range: $66,500 - $90,000Department: Student Union

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Student Union Director, the Event Services Division Manager is responsible for strategic vision, operational and financial oversight of Student Union Event Services including personnel management of Event Manager(s), Event Coordinator(s), Reservation Coordinator(s), and student employees. Directs all activities within the division to ensure the efficient execution of all events according to established policies and procedures and ensuring maximum levels of customer service. Responsible for managing high-profile events and key corporate partnerships.

Identifies, develops, and cultivates relationships to drive event services sales and exceed revenue goals. Acts as the liaison to ASUCLA and University departments for communication of event-related information. Responsible for generating revenue through events, advertising, and innovative efforts. Annually review and propose pricing structure for event services.

Responsible for maintenance of all software systems and databases relating to Event Services. Develop event services marketing strategies that align with the overall ASUCLA Student Union objectives and goals. Directs the development and implementation of training and professional development for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Requires 5+ years of management experience in event planning, facility management or a related field. Experience must demonstrate effective personnel management, organization and development practices; strong communication skills; experience in financial planning and expense control. Requires EMS, PC word processing/spreadsheet proficiency. Related BA/BS required, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

Supervises:

Directly and indirectly supervises professional and part-time staff.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, gripping, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Background Verification:

Fingerprinting Background Verification required.

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