Associate Director of Events

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the planning and execution of LU Stages and major Office of Spiritual Development events, including Convocation and Campus Community.
• In collaboration with LU Stages Director(s) and Executive Director, hosts university guests and understands guest contractual obligations and rider requirements.
• Provides training and support to Event Coordinator(s) and LU Stages’ Student Event Assistants.
• Delegates responsibilities to Event Coordinator(s) and Student Event Assistants, as needed, while maintaining accountability for event execution.
• Anticipates and resolves event-related challenges to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provides real-time decision-making during events within established logistical and safety frameworks.
• Communicates event details clearly across internal departments and stakeholders.
• Escalates complex logistical or compliance issues to the Executive Director and Director(s) of LU Stages as needed.
• Assists in vetting potential guests and aligning opportunities with institutional expectations.
• Coordinates vendor needs and supports sourcing of event materials and services.
• Supports a culture of excellence, adaptability, and collaboration across LU Stages.

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This position is responsible for approximately one staff and five student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience:

Four-year college degree or the equivalent.

2-3 years+ experience in professional training

Preferred Experience:

Master’s degree

3 years+ experience in a business or non-profit organization

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. 
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.  It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.  Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally,

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.