Assistant Director-Strategic Partnerships (CS25-159)

Assistant Director-Strategic Partnerships (CS25-159)

Ready to make an impact? Join our dynamic Campus Recreation team as an Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships! In this role, you’ll be at the heart of shaping high-impact events and cultivating partnerships that span across departments and the community. As the go-to person for complex, multi-departmental and university-wide events, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences that impact our students, staff, and the entire campus community.

Your mission? To provide expert coordination and oversight of large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution while working closely with campus partners and external organizations. Whether you're facilitating an exciting student-focused event or collaborating with other departments for impactful Campus Recreation activities, your energy and leadership will make a huge difference!

What You’ll Do

• Event Leadership: Take charge of coordinating complex events that involve multiple departments and have a broad impact across the university. Your focus will primarily be on student-centered events, but you’ll also work on campus-wide initiatives and collaborations that support the mission of Campus Recreation and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Strategic Planning & Operations: Assist in setting the strategic direction for key facilities such as the Outdoor Recreational Sports Complex, Esports Arena, and the Student Activity Center. Help prioritize operations, ensuring that these high-demand spaces run smoothly, whether they’re hosting internal or external groups.
• Community Partnerships: Be a champion for cultivating new and exciting community partnerships that not only enhance student experiences but also boost traditional and non-traditional revenue streams for both the department and the university.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with a variety of departments and external entities, ensuring that all events and operational tasks align with the university’s goals. Your ability to connect people and ideas will be key in fostering a collaborative environment that drives success.

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
• A passionate advocate for student engagement and campus-wide collaboration.
• A problem solver who can juggle multiple projects while keeping your eyes on the big picture.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships across departments and with external partners.
• A forward-thinking professional with a strong passion for leveraging technology to enhance and streamline operations.
• An entrepreneurial mindset identifying new opportunities and optimizing processes to drive growth.

Why You Should Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level while making a tangible impact on the student experience. If you’re ready to be part of a vibrant, collaborative team, helping to shape the future of campus recreation and student-focused events, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, sports management, business, communications or a closely related field
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in recreation, sports management, business, communications or a closely related field. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-time work experience of at least 2-3 years in a recreation, sports, entertainment venue, special events venue or collegiate setting.
• CPR/AED certification (Must acquire within 60 days of hire)
• Master's Degree in recreation, sports management, business, communications or a closely related field.
• Experience with sales, marketing and sponsorships.
• Experience and knowledge of basic financial and budgeting principles.
• Direct experience managing, planning and/or assisting with large-scale events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.
• Knowledge and experience working with a variety of technologies in a business setting.

What We Offer

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 (37.5 hours per week)

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance
• SURS retirement plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
• WorkLife programs
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
• Flexible Spending Account Program

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,250.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,250 - $52,000