Assistant Director of Event Operations and Technology

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University seeks an Assistant Director of Event Operations & Technology to lead the Conference and Event Services team and support Student Center Operations and Student Life initiatives.

You will serve as the AV/Technology expert for campus spaces, collaborating on event logistics and ensuring smooth execution from setup to teardown, while supervising staff and contributing to budget decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with two years supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing event operations.
• Experience with AV/Technology in campus settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Conference and Event Services team and support Student Center Operations and Student Life initiatives.
• Serve as AV/Technology expert for all campus event spaces; provide Audio-Visual tech and event operations support.
• Collaborate with department staff on event logistics, execution, setup/teardown, turnovers and related needs.
• Install, optimize and serve as point of contact for technology needs for all CE Services staff.
• Supervise 2 professional staff and student staff; assist with budget management and equipment purchases.
• Some evening/weekend hours may be required.

Skills

Leadership

AV/Technology expertise

Event logistics coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Communications or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Assistant Director of Event Operations & Technology at Creighton University provides leadership for the Conference and Event Services team and supports Student Center Operations and Student Life initiatives.
• Serves as the expert for all AV/Technology in the Skutt and Harper Centers: Provides Audio-Visual technology and event operations expertise to campus event spaces and event planners;
• Engage with the event planning process by collaborating with department staff on event logistics, execution, event setup/teardown, turnovers, and other event related needs;
• Serves as the installer, optimizer, and point of contact for all technology needs including video, conferencing, communication, etc. for all Conference and Event Services team staff;
• Supervises 2 professional operations staff and direct supervision of student staff;
• Assist the Director in the management of the Skutt Student Center and Harper Center, including budget management, evaluation, and acting upon recommendations for purchases of new equipment and inventory, providing direct administration of the department’s technological platforms, and directing all department communication efforts.
• Some evening/weekend hours may be required;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Communications or related field and two years related experience including supervisory experience required.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.