What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Programs and Events position at Western Kentucky University?
The WKU Innovation Campus Program/Event Management Coordinator will provide event planning and execution for all events in which the WKU Innovation Campus is involved. This will include events at the WKU Innovation Campus Headquarters on Nashville Rd, as well as events at regional Innovation Campus locations and other community events in which the Innovation Campus is a partner.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs:
- Provide Event Planning Services for clients at WKU's Innovation Campus HQ, all regional Innovation Campus locations, and events in the surrounding community for which the Innovation Campus is a partner/co-organizer
- Manage all aspects of event staffing, including temp staffing, WKU EPAFs, various payroll scenarios, etc.
- Hire and manage all aspects of venue/event: vendors, contractors, artists, and other event support services
- Coordinate with speakers, sponsors, and other participants in Innovation Campus events
- Manage communications with the public for queries around events
- Perform general office duties, including credit card reconciliation, budget management, invoicing
- Work with Event Designers to create promotional materials for one-time and recurring events
- Support digital marketing of events
- Manage and participate in the setup and tear-down of various forms of events
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least one year of experience with non-credit programming (i.e- event planning/coordinating)
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $39,100 - $45,000
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.
The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
Salary : $39,100 - $45,000
