This position provides leadership and direction for Events & Hospitality operations, working collaboratively with departments within and beyond Auxiliary Enterprises to ensure the delivery of a dynamic array of products and services seamlessly integrated into complete event experiences. The position directly oversees high profile campus events for the Office of the President, working under the guidance of the Chief of Staff to organize, prepare, and implement Presidential and cabinet-level events. The Director assists the Associate Executive Director with the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives to position UMaine as a premier event destination known for delivering exemplary customer service while supporting a broad spectrum of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent in education and experience, and 5-7 years of experience in a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of event management principles and practices and demonstrated success planning and producing meetings and events of a wide range of types and sizes, including high profile executive meetings and large-scale, multi-day events.
• Experience and skill in operational management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Experience anticipating and identifying problems and implementing immediate corrective action.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are essential for dealing effectively with all segments of the UMaine and UMM communities.
• Supervisory experience and effective at leading, motivating, and mentoring staff, and building and inspiring collaborative teams.
• Independent judgment for organizing resources, analyzing and solving problems, establishing priorities, and making decisions. Professionalism and experience following specified protocols and exercising discretion.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience managing events in multi-purpose and/or special event facilities.
• Experience managing events for higher education.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Review of applications to begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by March 27, 2023.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).