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Austin, Texas lists this Assistant Director, Austin Convention Center - Sales & Marketing opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
* The primary focus of the Assistant Director is the management of the day-to-day operations of the City's public event and parking facilities, including administrative and support functions.* Supports the Director in contract and operational management of shared usage facilities.* Assist the Director in development of department annual budget.* Assist the Director in establishing and managing fees and revenues for facility usage, including rates to be paid for lease or rental of the facilities, concessions, parking, etc.* Assist the Director in management of contractors and subcontractors.* Mentors and coaches staff to identify areas in need of improvement. Suggests methods for improvement and monitors employee's progress in these areas.* Direct supervision of Convention Center Division and Business Unit Managers.* Maintains responsibility for dissemination of information to and from staff in an open and honest manner, which encourages discussion to foster understanding of the information.* Disseminates city and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines to staff and accepts responsibility for their consistent application throughout the organization.* Evaluates employee job performance based on departmental expectations on a regular basis providing feedback based on their evaluations and suggest methods for improvement.* Knowledge of convention and trade show industry and of facility management.* Knowledge of practices and principals relative to leadership, management and supervision.* Knowledge of scheduling techniques.* Knowledge of modern budgeting and personnel management practices.* Skill in strategic planning.* Skill and proficiency in establishing and maintaining open and honest communication with City and department staff and employees.* Skill in providing direction for employees to ensure efficient customer service.* Skill in the application of supervisory and management practices.* Skill in providing feedback to employees in a positive and constructive manner.* Skill in training, mentoring and coaching staff.* Skill in management of emergency-related incidents.* Skill and proficiency in the basic use of personal computers and productivity applications such as word processing, database management, and presentation and spreadsheet software.* Skill in operations forecasting and grand strategy design and implementation.* Skill in projecting, long range goals for facility usage, revenues, and expense.* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials, representatives of business and governments, City employees and the general public.* Bachelor's degree in Business/ Administration Public Administration, or related field plus a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a managerial capacity in a convention center, public assembly/event facility or other related facility/industry.* One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.If you are selected as a top candidate:Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
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