Facilities and Events Manager
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) is currently accepting applications for a Facilities and Events Manager. The position will provide; leadership, strategy, and general direction, including day-to-day operations of the college's facilities, and retail and revenue operations, including the pending liquor license. This position will oversee the day to day operations in cooperation with the KCAD Building Manager. This position will also oversee internal space use and external space use proposals. This role will be integral in managing signature events, and commencement activities. The Facilities and Events Manager reports directly to the KCAD President and will be a part of the KCAD Leadership team and work across divisions to ensure success in use of space and event planning and execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, strategy, and direction for facilities, events and retail and revenue operations at KCAD and UICA.
Promote a positive, welcoming culture for all, implementing the campus goals for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
In collaboration with the Building Manager, manage the day-to day operations of the College’s facilities, events, and retail and revenue operations.
Manage the internal and external space use proposals and guidelines.
If approved, manage the liquor license for events.
Manage signature events, and commencement activities.
Supervise shopUICA operations.
Work with the University to monitor operations to ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
Manage facility and security policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students, staff, and guests.
Negotiate and manage contracts and relationship with outsourced Security vendor.
Participate on the campus Emergency Management Leadership Team (EMLT). Serve as emergency point of contact for facilities. Review, update, and maintain existing draft emergency plan as needed.
Develop and maintain staff-in-charge procedures, training, and communications.
Work with the University, and KCAD areas to ensure safety training for all employees and safety compliance in labs and shops. Participate as a member of the KCAD Studio Safe Practices committee.
Support and maintain campus sustainability initiatives.
Oversee facilities and event budgets and vendor contracts.
Work closely with Ferris State University campus staff and administration for facilities, archives, physical plant, and risk management.
Implement and maintain a facility space use program.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years work experience managing the operations of a multi-faceted organization, including areas such as facilities, security, or events.
For a complete position posting or to apply, visit jobs.ferris.edu.
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.