UW-Whitewater
Reservations & Event Manager - University Center
UW-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States, 53190
* Be proficient and participate in ongoing trainings for 25 Live room scheduling system and serve as a backup reservationist when student staff are unavailable and
an emergency backup to the Operations & Events Manager as needed* Coordinates the campus-wide special event and series reservation processes and creates/updates all forms used for these processes and maintains thorough records* Collaborates with stakeholders to identify room reservation reporting needs. Prepares and generates reports for daily operations as requested by the Assistant Director of Operations* Duties include lifting room setup equipment, working at heights, and driving university vehicles* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Operations, Communications, Arts Management, Safety Studies, Audio Engineering, or related field. OR 4+ years of event or production management, maintenance, and operation experience* A Driver’s License from Wisconsin or a neighboring state; or the ability to obtain one upon the start of employment* Experience in advising, and implementing purposeful safe events* Experience in a higher education work environment* Experience supervising student employees* Training/Teaching experience* Excellent communication skills sufficient to express ideas and agreements concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of constituencies* Experience working with multicultural, and first-generation, those with varying socio-economic backgrounds, and/or underrepresented populations* Experience with 25Live or other event management software applications* Knowledge/awareness of Universal Design principles and best practices* Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drillsUW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place. #J-18808-Ljbffr
an emergency backup to the Operations & Events Manager as needed* Coordinates the campus-wide special event and series reservation processes and creates/updates all forms used for these processes and maintains thorough records* Collaborates with stakeholders to identify room reservation reporting needs. Prepares and generates reports for daily operations as requested by the Assistant Director of Operations* Duties include lifting room setup equipment, working at heights, and driving university vehicles* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Operations, Communications, Arts Management, Safety Studies, Audio Engineering, or related field. OR 4+ years of event or production management, maintenance, and operation experience* A Driver’s License from Wisconsin or a neighboring state; or the ability to obtain one upon the start of employment* Experience in advising, and implementing purposeful safe events* Experience in a higher education work environment* Experience supervising student employees* Training/Teaching experience* Excellent communication skills sufficient to express ideas and agreements concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of constituencies* Experience working with multicultural, and first-generation, those with varying socio-economic backgrounds, and/or underrepresented populations* Experience with 25Live or other event management software applications* Knowledge/awareness of Universal Design principles and best practices* Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drillsUW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place. #J-18808-Ljbffr