Management Education Center Manager

Michigan State University • Troy, MI • 2h ago

Position Summary

Manages the financial, personnel and operational activities of the Management Education Center to maximize utilization of facilities and to provide an interface between the Broad College of Business and the business community.

Characteristic Duties - Responsibilities

Markets Broad College programs & facilities to business, industry, government and trade associations.

Develops and implements long range plans and objectives to interface with the business community.

Oversees and guides strategy for proposals to meet training and conference needs of business in cooperation with staff, corporate representatives and University partners.

Plans and implements annual budget, develops long range budget projections, monitors financial operations, determines pricing policies & rates, authorizes expenditures and prepares financial operating reports.

Designs and implements marketing strategies and promotional materials in cooperation with Broad College Marketing Communications and Executive Development Programs.

Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates center staff and contractual service staff. Establishes policies and procedures and manages the daily operation of the center.

Represent the center in community relations activities.

Supports success of Executive MBA program through facility services.

Communications - Interpersonal Relationships

Interacts with:

Corporate Executives, Governmental Offices, Association Managers - in order to develop, promote, market educational programs/conferences.

University Officials, Faculty, Partners - in order to coordinate center activities.

Major Contractors/Consultants - in order to provide required services.

MEC Staff - in order to provide direction.

Responsibility for the Work of Others

Supervision over regular and Temp-On-Call employees.

Responsibility for the Health-Safety of Others

This position has responsibility for the health and safety of others. This responsibility includes development of work / operational procedures in compliance with applicable laws, codes and regulations.

Impact on Programs - Services - Operations

Poorly planned or coordinated programs could have an adverse affect on center usage, the reputation of Michigan State University and consequent loss of financial support by the business community.

Work Environment

The job requires moderate physical effort and involves active movement around the property 26 - 75% of the time.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in an area such as business administration, hospitality business or a related business field; five to eight years of progressively responsible and expansive work experience in a hotel, restaurant or conference center management including conference coordination, marketing, staff development, public relations, building maintenance and services, supervision and financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.

Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

This position requires, or will require, prior to the completion of the probationary period: knowledge of personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail, the Internet and Microsoft software.

Basic understanding of conference center classroom presentation technology & equipment is desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Name and contact information of 3 professional references

Work Hours

Work hours will be variable including some evenings and weekends, with a basic 8-5 during the week

Bidding Eligibility ends September 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM

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