Assistant Director of Hospitality and Events

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Hospitality and Events, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assist in managing preparation of all premium spaces for football season. 
• Prepare and manage Shamrock Zone club and suites for football gamedays. 
• Assist in coordinating season and gameday menus for football, basketball, and baseball. 
• Oversee, plan, and prepare premium spaces for men’s basketball and women’s basketball gamedays. 
• Manage communication and food/beverage orders with men’s and women’s basketball premium ticket holders. 
• Assist in managing suite and club preparation and orders for baseball. 
• Assist in planning and preparation of the Powercat Auction. 
• Assist in planning and execution of special events in K-State Athletics’ premium areas such as, team banquets and student-athlete graduation receptions. 
• Lead and manage all aspects of rental events in the Shamrock Zone.
• Assist in hiring, scheduling, and training of Hospitality & Events Ambassadors (part-time employees). 
• Oversee and manage facility tours and on-field photo requests.
• Other duties as assigned. 

About Us

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, energetic, passionate about college athletics, enjoys meeting people and maintaining positive donor relationships, and providing the best gameday experience in the Big 12 Conference.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.kstate.edu/hcs/jobs/

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of working in events, hospitality and/or customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of working in events and hospitality
• Experience in managing and hiring gameday staff
• Experience in working in events and hospitality in NCAA Div I athletics or professional sports

Other Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to promote and demonstrate respect, collaboration and friendly customer service in all working relationships and situations
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must be able to travel as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license at all times

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and submit/upload following documents:

1.  Cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest for the position
2. Resume that includes three professional references and their contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$40,000 to $45,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision health plans
• Retirement plan
• Earned leave plan – vacation and sick
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays