Manager, Business Development And Residential Camps - AUX

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Manages residential camps and conferences for the department. Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and overseeing residential camps and conferences that utilize Kennesaw State campuses and locations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Develops external stakeholder relationships with the local community and serves as a point of contact with local businesses

2.Expands and nurtures the department sponsorship program

3.Plans, coordinates and manages residential camps and conferences for the university

4.Utilizes pertinent software such as EMS, StarRez, Paciloan, Lumens to ensure accurate records of guests and/or students

5.Supervises assigned residential camps and conference staff and/or student assistants

6.Supports events staff for coverage of events on evenings and weekends as necessary

7.Reviews, maintains, and expands current vendors and potential community engagement

8.Communicates and resolves problems, concerns, and/or issues effectively and in a timely manner

9.Ensures that all residential camps and conferences comply with all government, university, and department regulations, rules, policies, and procedures

10. Generates contracts while keeping in compliance with governing policies and procedures

11. Develops the residential camps and conferences business through relationships and marketing and communication processes

12. Manages residential camps and conference email account, as well as in-person communication with external clients and designated liaisons

13. Forecasts, evaluates, and reports on financial goals, growth and success

14. Effectively and consistently manages a high volume of work with quality output

15. Collaborates with units, such as, Dining Services, Event and Venue Management, Parking, Legal, Student Affairs, and other departments within the university for residential camp and conference needs

16. Utilizes the event management system (EMS) in coordination with event staff, coordinators and leadership to ensure optimum usage by internal and external groups

17. Researches and coordinates special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Three (3) years of related work experience in event planning, management, higher education and/or hospitality industry

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Event Management Experience

Prior Camp, Conference and Event experience

Experience working with college students in a university setting

Experience working in Housing and Residence Life

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to attend and participate regularly scheduled leader, department, and staff meetings

Able to attend camp, conference, and special event meetings to develop and maintain professional relationships with staff and to promote collaboration and communication

Able to work in a high energy environment under pressure

Mandated Reporting for Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors of GA Public Schools Training Critical Links in Protecting Children (Minors) in GA Training

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and budget maintenance

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication

(verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report here.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

• Education

• DMV

• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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