This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12563094\ Positio Title: Assistant Director-Strategic Partnerships (CS25-159)\ \ Location: Edwardsville, IL\ \ \ Division: Student Affairs, VC\ \ Apply Before: 00583\ \ Department: Campus Recreation\ \ FLSA: Non-Exempt\ \ Description: Description\ \ About the Role:\ \ 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!\ \ What You\'ll Do:\

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!\ \ Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\ \

Bachelors Degree in recreation, sports management, business, c\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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