Director of Conference Services & Communications

Title

Director of Conference Services & Communications

About the Organization Ohio Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs for residential undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult and online students. Position Director of Conference Services & Communications Location Main Campus Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description

Director of Conference Services and Communications

Department Conference Services and Communications

Building/Location MPAC - Main Campus

Supervisor President

Months Per Year 12

Hours Per Week 40 - Flexible Hours

Classification Level Director

Salary Range

FLSA Status Exempt

Supervises Conference Services Coordinator

Student Workers

POSITION SUMMARY

• Directs the Conference Services team, which manages all events/spaces across

campus including but not limited to the MPAC.

• Coordinates all AV/technology needs for the MPAC.
• Facilitates all on campus events both in-house and external.
• Schedules events and assists each department with those events.
• Create and implement communication strategies that align with the mission and brand

guidelines.

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets/manage press releases with

President's approval.

• Create content (as needed) for social media, newsletters, Friday Focus and websites to

ensure consistent messaging.

• This person should be a self-motivated individual.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties,

nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions within this

classification)

• Answering and approving event space requests via the calendar, email and phone
• Providing excellent and timely customer service
• Managing events; setting up, tearing down, event operations, obtaining needed labor,

and provide friendly customer service

• Planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating events
• Communicating with departments and staff within the university and external

organizations to coordinate events and other issues related to the conference services

set-up and tear down and securing of appropriate A/V personnel to cover event.

• Exceptional writing, editing and public speaking skills.
• Performing assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established

practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe and efficient manner and with

minimal supervision.

• Overseeing student workers in the completion of their tasks
• Training new students
• Building relationships with student workers
• Approving student worker/coordinator payroll by deadline of Monday at 10:00 a.m.
• Other duties as assigned including credit card and bill processing

CHRISTIAN

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OHIO CHRISTIAN

UNIVERSITY

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong

Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle

Statement.

• Education, Training and Experience:

o Bachelor's Degree preferred

o Management experience preferred

o Two years of conference services experience preferred

• Skill and Ability to:

o Friendly, outgoing personality

o Self-motivated, and organized

o Be able to communicate clearly and professionally

• Additional Preferred Qualifications:

o Some weekend work will be required to help manage events

o Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in

Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer

employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job

description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not

intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for

the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably

accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who

pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by

the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related

instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance

with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,

skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities

or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will'

basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Ohio Christian University is an Equal

Opportunity Employer

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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