Coordinator, Huskie Den Events Center

Primary Function

This position is responsible for the overall management & operations of a premier event venue within the Holmes Student Center that supports student organization activities and events.

This position will supervise all activity in the Huskie Den Events Center. This includes, supervising all aspects of the bowling/games center staff, maintenance and repair of all center equipment including, automatic pin spotters/pinsetter, ball returns, pool tables and more.

This position is responsible for the creation, implementation, and execution of promotions, weekly programming and special events held in the Huskie Den Events Center in coordination with Campus Dining, Campus Activities Board, Student Organizations, and College of Visual and Performing Arts. This person is responsible for maintaining relationships with internal and external partners to maintain equipment, plan successful events, oversight of budget, and participates in an on-call rotation.

Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

Supervises all operations and activities of the Huskie Den Events Center, including hiring, training, and evaluation of full time, graduate assistant, student and part time operations staff. In conjunction with Campus Dining and other campus partners, create, schedule, implement, execute, and evaluate promotions, recurring and special events to market, develop and increase usage of space. Assist with department student on-boarding and continual knowledge/skill development. Create annual capital equipment plan. Serve on the Holmes Student Center Management team. Serve on other departmental, division and university wide committees.
Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
A. college course work in facility management, operations management, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)

B. training from a vocational, technical, or an armed forces program which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience.
C. work experience which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance and work orders, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience.

3. One (1) year (12 months) of supervisory or administrative experience which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance and work orders, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience.
Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Master’s degree preferred.
3. 3-4 years of supervisory experience.
4. Direct experience and knowledge of event programming.
5. Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft and Outlook.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

1. Ability to create an exceptional customer experience.
2. Ability to collaborate with students and campus and community partners.
3. Ability to cultivate current and new partnerships.
4. Ability to role model and provide positive customer service.
5. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally in written form.

Working Hours
Varies, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs
Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)
$19.35 per hour
Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date
08/30/2021
Closing Date
09/30/2021
Priority Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
• We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.
• The Civil Service examination for this classification is a Credentials Assessment, and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
• Once this position has been filled, all names will be removed from the employment register in accordance with State Universities Civil Service System rule 250.60(h)(10) .
• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
• Click on Facility Operations Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage
Holmes Student Center
Physical Demands

EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
Is Background Check Required
Yes
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Clery Act Information

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Quick Link
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/59047
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of professional work experience in building operations such as coordination of building maintenance and work orders, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience do you possess?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-2 years
   • 2-3 years
   • 3-4 years
   • 4-5 years
   • 5-6 years
   • 6-7 years
   • More than 7 years
2. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * How many years of professional work experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity which includes building operations such as coordination of building maintenance and work orders, construction management, hospitality, or closely related experience do you possess?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-2 years
   • 2-3 years
   • 3-4 years
   • 4-5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. Have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veteran's Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of at least 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
2. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
3. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)