Director of Conference Services
The Director of Conference Services position provides strategic vision, institutional leadership and logistical coordination for revenue generating events including summer overnight conferences, corporate functions, and social events. As a leader at a small liberal arts university, this position performs as a working manager. This is a full-time, on campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities:
- Direct conference operations for meetings, events, weddings, guest housing and overnight campus/conferences;
- Manage revenue and resources; including forecasting, cultivating and growing revenue resources; evaluate and set market-appropriate rates for meeting rooms, housing, linens, and technical services, with a focus on maximizing net revenue; and, executing billing and collecting payments from clients
- Perform risk management; ensure risk mitigation in camps and conferences; perform as lead on risk management relative to protection of minors and corresponding policies and procedures; review and secure liability insurance per contractual agreement.
- Perform supervision and relationship building; perform supervision of interns and 2 FT staff members; develop and maintain industry contacts
- Perform strategic planning for the department
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or business required;
- Priority will be given to Certified Meeting Planner or Certified Collegiate Conference and Events Professional
- Minimum of 5 years’ related experience or in roles with transferable skills.
Application Information:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Please download the application.
Review of complete applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.
Email: hr@iwu.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Fax: 309-556-1710
The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Posting range: $48,000 - $51,000, commensurate with experience
An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/sexual-misconduct-policy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.