Director of Campus Events & Scheduling

University of Southern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

On-campus health center

Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center

Job summary

University of Southern Indiana seeks a Director of Special Events and Scheduling to lead strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of thousands of events annually, including academic scheduling. You will supervise staff, manage a multi-million dollar budget, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of operational excellence in event planning within a university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive event management experience.
• Proven leadership in staff supervision, budgeting, and operations.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Sound judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, supervision, and coaching for staff.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service.
• Direct departmental operations including staffing, onboarding, and budgeting.
• Develop goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Manage departmental budgets exceeding $1 million.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Present reports and analyses to University leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies and controls.
• Collaborate with campus partners and external stakeholders.
• Lead major institutional events and risk management efforts.
• Oversee facilities and scheduling across multiple centers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting and financial management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Event management expertise

Project management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Scheduling software

Facility management software

Job description

University of Southern Indiana seeks a Director of Special Events and Scheduling to lead strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of thousands of events annually, including academic scheduling. You will supervise staff, manage a multi-million dollar budget, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of operational excellence in event planning within a university