Special Events Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
100469Title:
ManagerFunctional Title:
Special Events ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPA-Transportation Services-ParkingCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Special Events Manager is responsible for overall management of parking operations for all University of Maryland home football and men’s basketball games, as well as all other necessary athletics events. This position also manages parking operations for major university functions and events, such as commencements for UMD, UMGC, and Prince George’s County high schools. Additional events may include, but are not limited to, Maryland Day, university open house, events hosted by the Riggs Alumni Center, Conferences and Visitor Services, and more.
The manager is responsible for:
- Managing the department’s Motorist Assistance program. This includes, but is not limited to, unlocking vehicles, jump starting vehicles, inflating tires and providing fuel for vehicles on campus.
- The oversight of student hiring and scheduling, auxiliary parking enforcement activities, entry of Motorist Assistance data and special event documentation and purchasing.
- Managing staff to work together to manage field parking operations for special events, ensure all staff are aware of department policies and can communicate them accurately to customers and the public.
- Managing all aspects of the contract for staffing support for special events.
- Attending meetings to represent the Department of Transportation Services and coordinate parking for all campus special events.
- Ensuring that Special Events staff are assisting with the enforcement of department parking regulations when able.
- Training and supporting all Special Events staff to ensure they have the knowledge necessary to issue parking citations in a manner approved by the manager of the Parking Enforcement Section.
- Ensuring that the Special Events section supports all the other sections of the department and provides assistance whenever needed.
- Oversee finances and communication with the online parking vendor for online permit sales for all major events.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing parking for large-scale special events and working with contracted services.
- Minimum of 2 years experience directly supervising staff.
- Experience working in a university setting and with athletic events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
- Comfort with communicating regularly with individuals on all levels at the university.
- Outstanding organizational skills, as this position requires extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands on time effectively.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak time and to maintain a positive outlook and interactions during high-intensity periods.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: Mid $70,000 (commensurate with experience).
Benefits Included:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
- UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents.
- Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
- Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
- And many more…
To apply, please upload a cover letter of application, resume and names and phone numbers of three professional references.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Partial office environment with normal business hours. Partial outdoor environment exposed to weather conditions of all four seasons. Schedule varies widely, to includes nights and weekends, as required to fulfill the responsibilities of this position to manage the Special Events section.
Posting Date:
06/07/2024Closing Date:
06/21/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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