Assistant Manager - Events & Auxiliary Services

Assistant Manager - Events & Auxiliary Services

2024-1433

Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Category

Management / Supervisory

Position Type

Staff (Full-Time)

Overview

Who We Are :

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception.

As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility.

We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities.

Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What We Offer :

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact.

As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful.

NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

What You Will Do :

The Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations, of the NLU Coffee Shop, the Daily Grind and the NLU Store.

In addition, this individual will support university events as needed and provide critical coordination skills for the annual Commencement Event at the University.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to student workers, and maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all members of the National Louis University (NLU) community, serving as a motivator, leader, and problem-solver.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Motivation :

Recruit and train student workers.

• Inspire and motivate the team of student workers to excel in their roles.
• Provide guidance and direction to student workers, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and tasks.
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Operations Management :

• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient workflow for The Grind, the Store, and assigned events.
• Coordinate logistics such as venue setup, catering, audiovisual equipment.
• Handle on-site event management, addressing any issues or challenges that arise during events.
• Take a lead role in developing and coordinating logistics for Commencement.

Event Management :

• Work closely with the Director of Events in collaboration and execution of internal and external events.
• Coordinate event logistics and provide on-the-day support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction to student workers throughout the duration of the event, set up and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High School diploma or GED plus about 5 years of experience required.
• Prior experience in event management or office administration is a plus.
• Motivating Team : Takes action that results in a high level of morale and motivation among team members. Assesses and communicates progress on work goals and objectives as well as the level of morale on the team.

Raises the motivation level of the team and heads off issues that might lower morale if they were not handled in a timely and effective manner.

Time Management : Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met. Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans.

Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished.

Leadership : Articulates a vision that others choose to follow. Models behaviors expected of others and inspires others to undertake challenging tasks and projects

NLU Inclusion Statement :

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us : they are truly a way of life for the NLU community.

We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment.

We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community.

We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Special Instructions

Please Include the following along with your application :

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)

NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form