What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Events Manager position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
College Events Manager
9496BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Dean's Office
Job Summary
The Events Manager for the Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences is responsible for coordinating and executing all internal and external events for the college.
Job Responsibilities:
The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating all internal and external events for the college. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Academic Services, the individual manages communications and logistics relating to College portions of University-wide events (Commencement, Imagine RIT, Open Houses, Orientation, etc.).
They serve on multiple University-level coordinating committees and are critical in communicating information between these committees and College stakeholders.
In addition to University-wide events, the Events Manager leads the development and execution of events to enhance student engagement across the college. With the goal of building community between students and an affinity to Golisano College, the Events Manager will work closely with student experience staff in the academic departments to design occasional college-wide student events. The Events Manager also plays a critical role on the FirstByte Committee whose goal is to improve student retention through communications and events that build a sense of belonging, normalize asking for help, and provide resources to students. The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing logistics for FirstByte events.
The Events Manager also leads planning for various faculty & staff events hosted by the college as well as special events such as Dean's Lecture Series speakers.
This position requires both independent judgment and decision making to ensure that events are professionally executed yet engaging for the target audience. They must also understand and ensure compliance with all RIT policies and procedures, track individual event expenses, and manage the GCCIS Events procurement card.
Please note: the Events Manager is required to work occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year in order to oversee events.
This role is primarily on-campus, with a maximum of one day per week working remotely, at the supervisor's discretion.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments
of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and
Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 140 full-time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary
research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), RIT's Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://www.rit.edu/pht180/), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field; enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Please ensure all of the required documentation is submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700
jeid-78ddab9aa7b87848840e1285e36ae2bf
9496BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Dean's Office
Job Summary
The Events Manager for the Golisano College of Computing & Information Sciences is responsible for coordinating and executing all internal and external events for the college.
Job Responsibilities:
The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating all internal and external events for the college. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Academic Services, the individual manages communications and logistics relating to College portions of University-wide events (Commencement, Imagine RIT, Open Houses, Orientation, etc.).
They serve on multiple University-level coordinating committees and are critical in communicating information between these committees and College stakeholders.
In addition to University-wide events, the Events Manager leads the development and execution of events to enhance student engagement across the college. With the goal of building community between students and an affinity to Golisano College, the Events Manager will work closely with student experience staff in the academic departments to design occasional college-wide student events. The Events Manager also plays a critical role on the FirstByte Committee whose goal is to improve student retention through communications and events that build a sense of belonging, normalize asking for help, and provide resources to students. The Events Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing logistics for FirstByte events.
The Events Manager also leads planning for various faculty & staff events hosted by the college as well as special events such as Dean's Lecture Series speakers.
This position requires both independent judgment and decision making to ensure that events are professionally executed yet engaging for the target audience. They must also understand and ensure compliance with all RIT policies and procedures, track individual event expenses, and manage the GCCIS Events procurement card.
Please note: the Events Manager is required to work occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year in order to oversee events.
This role is primarily on-campus, with a maximum of one day per week working remotely, at the supervisor's discretion.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 4 years working in higher education, preferably at RIT OR extensive experience planning and executing large-scale events.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely, in a timely manner.
- Actively seeks feedback and input, makes adjustments based on feedback and uses diplomacy and tact when sharing feedback for others, while also being an advocate for the college and it's departments and schools.
- Can lead a group of peers in collaborative efforts
- Exceptional customer service abilities, especially in crisis situations and be able to problem solve under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments
of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and
Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 140 full-time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary
research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), RIT's Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://www.rit.edu/pht180/), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 years working in higher education, preferably at RIT OR extensive experience planning and executing large-scale events.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely, in a timely manner.
- Actively seeks feedback and input, makes adjustments based on feedback and uses diplomacy and tact when sharing feedback for others, while also being an advocate for the college and it's departments and schools.
- Can lead a group of peers in collaborative efforts
- Exceptional customer service abilities, especially in crisis situations and be able to problem solve under pressure.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field; enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Please ensure all of the required documentation is submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700
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Salary : $41,600 - $69,700
