Assistant Director, OUAB

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH invites applications for the role of Assistant Director, OUAB. You will lead advisory support for OUAB, a programming board delivering 250+ events annually, overseeing a 12-member executive board and 130 general members, and advising the President, Vice President and officers as needed.

This position oversees event scheduling, venue contracts, vendor management, budgeting, and reporting through eTicketing and BuckID systems, while developing assessment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience required.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for advisory support of the OUAB, a programming board with 250+ annual events and 12-person executive board.
• Directly advise OUAB President, Vice President and executive board members as needed.
• Design and conduct training for OUAB executive board, potentially including leadership studies coursework.
• Coordinate OUAB event scheduling, venue reservations, contracts, and vendor management.
• Manage OUAB fiscal responsibilities including requisitions, expense reports and invoicing.
• Develop and implement assessment plans for OUAB events and report via eTicketing and BuckID attendance systems.
• Collaborate with Senior Assistant Director of Campus Events on strategic campus programming plans.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Event planning

Staff supervision

Training

Marketing

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Assistant Director, OUAB

Job Title:Assistant Director, OUABDepartment:Student Life | Student Activity Fee Administration

• Provides leadership for the advisory support of the Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB), a programming board responsible for over 250 events annually in the areas of concerts, lectures, films, comedy events, graduate/professional student programs, and other special events and consists of a 12-person executive board and 130 general members;
• directly advises OUAB President, Vice President and other members of the executive board as needed, based on division of responsibilities with advisory team;
• designs and conducts training for OUAB executive board members, which may include instruction of a leadership studies course;
• coordinates OUAB event scheduling including calendar management, venue reservations, contract negotiations, and vendor maintenance;
• manage OUAB fiscal responsibilities including submitting requisitions, purchase requests, completing expense reports, and invoicing
• responsible for developing and implementing assessment plans for OUAB events, including graduate/professional student programming; responsible to maintenance and reporting via eTicketing system, BuckID attendance, and OUAB lottery;
• works with the Senior Assistant Director of Campus Events to develop strategic plans for campus programming, including campus and community collaborations;
• works with Senior Assistant Director of Campus Events and OUAB student representatives to create new revenue streams to support internal organizational development (ie. Student Activities Drive In, T-Shirt campaign)
• supervise student employees with the focus of Graduate and Professional student programming support;
• maintain all OUAB related websites (OUAB, Welcome Week, Buckeye Nation Week, Homecoming Week, and Commencement Week)
• ensures effective marketing of OUAB and graduate/professional programming events; assists Senior Assistant Director in creating reports and providing updates to various campus partners as necessary, including the Ohio Union Council and the Council on Student Affairs;
• partners with the Ohio Union, Schottenstein Center, and other local venues to ensure effective planning and responsible use of facilities for OUAB programs;
• represents OUAB on Ohio Union Council;
• assists with Student Life special events as necessary; serves on Student Activities and university committees; advises student organizations; performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Minimum Required Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 6 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

The pay range for this position is $47,200-$62,050 and offer will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Function: Student Life, Sub Function: Student Leadership, Engagement and Activities, Career Band: Individual Contributor, Career Level Specialized S4.

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:Ohio Union (0161)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.