Director of the University Center

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Event and Conference Services invites applications for the position of Director of the University Center. The Director oversees the operations and activities of the facility including small and large-scale event management, supervision and coordination of staff, custodial responsibilities, facility maintenance and repair, and management of the annual budget. Evening work hours (and some weekend work hours) are essential to the success of the Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.
Three years of full-time, professional level experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree from an accredited university.
Experience managing custodial operations.
Experience with event planning, facility operations, and customer service.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Administrative and supervisory skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Competencies in marketing, event planning, staff training and supervision, program development -and evaluation, and computer software/application, including scheduling software.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and commitment to teamwork.
Experience in scheduling and coordination of activities, including sporting events.
Experience in meeting, communicating and working with people.
Experience in budget management and control.
Experience in supervision of personnel.
General knowledge of NCAA rules, especially involving use of facilities, practice/game regulations and game management requirements.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-motivation, ability to learn quickly, flexibility, and commitment to teamwork.
Possess excellent communication skills to work with a diverse population of students and clients.
A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration.
Knowledge of audiovisual setup, including the ability to troubleshoot (connecting laptops, projectors, speakers, etc.)
A demonstrated ability and experience presenting written and verbal information clearly; ability to develop cooperative working relationships with multiple individuals, groups, and communities.
Strong commitment to excellent customer service; strong interpersonal skills, tact, discretion, and an attitude of service to others as well as above average organization and time management skills that include optimal utilization of resources.

Supervision exercised: Supervision of an Administrative Assistant, 4 custodians, and student workers.

A flexible schedule is required as many events occur outside of Southeastern's normal operating hours.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

November 30, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.