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Posted: 28-Feb-25
Location: Edwardsville, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,250-$52,000
Salary Details:
This position will provide a competitive annual salary between $50,250 - $52,000 in addition to a strong benefits package.
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- University tuition waivers
- SURS retirement plan
- Supplemental retirement savings plans
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
- Generous 13-15 days/year of paid holidays
- Work life balance programs
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
- Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
- For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Required Education:
Internal Number: CS25-159
SIUE Assistant Director - Strategic Partnerships
Job Description
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!
Key Responsibilities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Anticipated Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9am-5:30pm with occasional nights or weekends as needed
Anticipated Start Date
May 2025 (negotiable)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in recreation, sports management, business, communications or a closely related field.
- CPR/AED certification.
- 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.
- 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.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Firm closing date of Friday, March 14, 2025
All applicants must submit all materials by the deadline of Friday, March 14, 2025 through the SIUE Human Resources application website linked to this position posting or by clicking the link here. Link to application process through SIUE Human Resources
Application process questions should be directed to SIUE Human Resources at (618)650-2190.
Campus Recreation and/or job specific questions can be directed to Keith Becherer
Director of Campus Recreation
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Phone: 618-650-3987
Email: kebeche@siue.edu