ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
Responsible to the Associate VP for Advancement and Alumni Relations for the following:
Basic Responsibilities (examples include)
Hunter Welcome Center
University Events Office Duties and Event Support
VIP Program
Home Football Tailgates
Movies on the Hill
Advancement Division Events
Campus Partner Events
Centralized Event Management Software Oversite
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Hunter Welcome Center:
Plan, organize, design and help supervise events in HWC
Assist University departments and personnel with planning and implementation of events, meetings and conferences in the HWC
Provide assistance between the University and representatives of off-campus organization and groups who are planning events in HWC
Responsible for set-up of non-catered events held in the HWC
University Events Office Duties
Supervise Student interns
Maintain all venter insurance and contracts for University Events
Provide support to additional events as needed in Moody and various campus locations
VIP Program:
Collaborate with president office, VP of Advancement and Associate VP for Advancement and Alumni Relations to invite guest to campus for engagement and speaking Opportunities
Work with President's office, VP of Advancement and Associate VP for Advancement and Alumni Relations to coordinate special alumni, donors and friends of ACU to be invited to campus for engagement and speaking opportunities
Work to schedule with Provost and Deans for classroom opportunities
Schedule with Chapel office as needed
Coordinate with catering when needed
Coordinate on campus experience and follow up
Plan with athletics when needed
Home Football Tailgates: (co-plan with AR/UR and possible Student Gameday Directors)
Coordination with tent vendor
Coordination with all social clubs and various student groups
Coordination with athletics for Wildcat Walk and coordination with Big Purple for tailgate performance and march to stadium.
Produce overall events production schedule to include WFF, Facilities Mgmt, ACUPD, etc.
Movies on the Hill:
Work with ACU Marketing for promotion
Work with Athletics re: stadium reservations
Produce overall event production schedule to include WFF, Facilities Mgmt. ACUPD, etc
Advancement Division Events:
Plan with full team 6-8 events each year
Plan with full team Christmas Tree decoration in HWC
Plan President Circle Events, grand openings and ground breakings with the Director of Donor Relations.
Work with Alumni Relations on multiple events during the year.
Campus Partner Events
Assist with coordination and execution of Commencement, academic conferences, study abroad events, opening assembly, student life events, LYNAY, chapel and other events as needed, including producing the production schedules for needed events.
Centralized Event Management Software Oversite
Professional Development Requirements:
Qualifications:
Professional
Bachelor's degree required
Extensive customer service experience
Outstanding presentation and writing communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships
Personal
Dependable
High initiative
Able to work well with a wide range of personalities
Positive attitude
Ability to work long hours
Strong leadership qualities
Outgoing and personable
Physical Demands
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.