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Community College of Aurora · 5 days ago

Director of Events and Operations

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$78K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Community College of Aurora is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction and support services to a diverse community. They are seeking a Director of Events & Operations who will provide strategic leadership for campus events, oversee operational logistics, and ensure the delivery of consistent services in support of the college's mission.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain institutional standards for event intake, scheduling, workflows, and required lead times

Approve event requirements and evaluate feasibility based on staffing, timing, priorities, and available resources

Provide strategic guidance on space configurations, event logistics expectations, and institutional protocols

Coordinate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Fiscal Services, Facilities, and external partners to ensure events align with campus operations

Ensure the Events & Operations Manager implements established standards during event execution

Develop and maintain procedures for logistics, mailroom operations, and asset management

Oversee cross-campus support workflows and ensure consistent operational service levels

Serve as the primary escalation point for conflicts, competing priorities, and event-related issues

Monitor operational performance, identify service gaps, and direct corrective actions

Ensure adherence to institutional safety guidelines, operational procedures, and compliance requirements

Provide supervisory oversight for Custodial Leads, including coaching, workload expectations, performance evaluation, and leave approvals

Ensure custodial operations meet standards for cleanliness, safety, classroom readiness, and event support

Work with the Events & Operations Manager to align custodial priorities with event schedules and campus needs

Assess staffing levels, equipment needs, and workflow adjustments in collaboration with Facilities leadership

Collaborate with Facilities, Security, IT, Fiscal, Enrollment, Student Success, and campus leadership on operational planning

Participate in planning for major events such as commencement, large external partnerships, and high-impact campus activities

Support business continuity and emergency operations planning as assigned

Oversee operational budgets related to events, custodial supplies, logistics, and equipment

Recommend and prioritize purchases of equipment, furnishings, and operational tools

Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective use of resources

Qualification

Event ManagementOperations OversightSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementScheduling SoftwareFacilities CoordinationCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree

5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations, event management, facilities coordination, or a related field

Supervisory experience required

Preferred

Experience in higher education or public-sector operations

Experience with multi-campus operations or large-scale event coordination

Familiarity with scheduling software, event management tools, or logistics systems

Benefits

Generous leave

Holiday

Education benefits

Company

Community College of Aurora

Community College of Aurora is a school in Aurora.

Founded in 1983

Aurora, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ccaurora.edu/

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