Conferences & Events - Event Supervisor (Onsite)

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Conferences & Events has an immediate opening for a Conferences & Events - Event Supervisor. This position will report to the Director of Conferences and Events. The Event Supervisor is responsible for overseeing event setup and teardown, audio visual, and on-site event management. This position indirectly supervises student Event Staff.

Working nights and weekends is required. Appointment is part-time, 30 hours per week. Schedule is flexible based on event needs of the department.

Salary range for this position is $28,350 to $35,400 at 30 hours per week (75% effort).

Regular schedule is:

• Monday 3p-9p (1/2 hour lunch period)
• Tuesday 3p-9p (1/2 hour lunch period)
• Wednesday 12p-9p (1 hour lunch period)
• Thursday 3p-9p (1/2 hour lunch period)
• Friday 3p-9p (1/2 hour lunch period)

Responsibilities*

Manage Events at UM-Flint

• On-site event management
• Event setup, teardown management
• Audio/visual setup, teardown and operation for events
• Effectively communicate and enforce university policies
• Provide problem resolution and customer service with facility users
• Complete accurate and thorough facilities reports

Building/Space Supervision

• Inspect building facilities and equipment, process work orders and follow up
• Assist with weather and fire emergencies where needed
• Inventory supplies and equipment
• Ensure that CAE spaces are secured properly

Student Temp Event Supervision

• Oversee student temp Event Staff
• Ensure that proper equipment handling techniques are followed
• Check daily task list items to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and efficiently

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities listed.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for various event needs. Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.