Wedding Event Specialist - Event Management (Full Time)

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Wedding Event Specialist - Event Management (Full Time).

Applications will be accepted until 4/18/2022.

The University of Notre Dame Enterprises and Events (UEE) division is currently hiring for the position of Wedding and Event Specialist. The UEE division leads the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions while supporting student life, academic endeavors, and research initiatives. As part of the event management role, the division is responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of University events from Commencement to concerts and special events on football game weekends. The division is a major contributor of revenue to the University's mission and employs the largest number of staff on campus with over 1,200 full-time, part-time, temporary, and on-call staff.

Why this position?
Under supervision of the Manager for Weddings and Social Events, the Wedding Event Specialist is a member of the University Events team that manages a portfolio of both internal and external events. This position is responsible for the planning, logistics, partnerships and contracts necessary for ensuring high quality events and programs across campus - especially weddings at Notre Dame. The Wedding Event Specialist serves as the main event liaison for the University of Notre Dame providing a one-stop shop for clients (and in this case, engaged couples) overseeing details such as event space and set-up arrangements, dining and catering requests, audio-visual needs, tenting and decor rentals. The Wedding Event Specialist will monitor individual wedding budgets, track event revenue, and review vendor invoices. The Wedding Event Specialist will ensure weddings, social events, and other internal and external events across campus are flawlessly developed and executed; delivering the highest level of customer service for both internal and external clients and provide customized solutions throughout.

What makes UEE special?
The mission of University Enterprises and Events (UEE) is to enrich the journey of friends and family in celebrating the spirit of Notre Dame. We encourage a culture that is committed to diversity and inclusion, well-being, and professional development and growth. In addition to supporting the University's core values (Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Leadership in Excellence & Leadership in Mission), we also celebrate our division values of: Joy, Inclusion, Trust, Empowerment, Humility and Kindness with a strong focus on investing in our people and enhancing the employee experience.

UEE Commitments to a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

• To treat every person with dignity and respect
  
• To value our cultural differences
  
• To harness the strength of our diversity
  
• To commit ourselves to the mission of equality for all
  
• To be diligent in our efforts to listen, learn, and grow with one another
  
  
  • A preferred candidate has been identified for this position
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelors Degree (4 years)
  1-2 years of related experience in Event Management, Building Operations , and internal/external relationship building (serving multiple constituents, team building)
  Must be organized and have an appreciation of the Notre Dame mission
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
  The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
  
  This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS:
  Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S221558. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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