Executive Rit Student Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a vision, strategies, and processes to drive new business and revenue generation for the university
• Identifies and builds upon business opportunities to grow the university's brand and reputation as premier event venue
• Creates, develops, and maintains client relationships and industry partnerships in support of new and existing revenue streams
• Assesses low usage periods and formulates strategies to increase venue usage and revenue production during these periods
• Builds and expands customer base with targeted markets, including community and civic organizations, corporate entities, and sports and entertainment industries
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with sales teams and event services staff to maximize leads and opportunities. Participates in familiarization tours
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of RIT programs, institutional goals/objectives, student services, and university policies to effectively navigate and identify opportunities
• Knowledge of business development and targeted sales strategies, tactics, and techniques that effectively communicate value and engage potential clients
• Skill in strategic management of venue operations
• Skill in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies that enhance RIT's visibility
• Ability to establish and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders, fostering connections that drive business development
• Ability to identify and resolve complex business challenges through strategic decision-making and data-informed analysis

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 4 - An advanced/lead role requiring a high degree of knowledge and recognized expertise in the profession or field. Manages large projects, programs, or specialized assignments that are strategic in nature and are without precedent and/or structure. Typically serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and reviews or delegates work.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request tohr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.