Director of Lane University Center and Event Services

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Director of Lane University Center and Event Services

Frostburg State University (FSU) seeks applications for a full-time, exempt Director of Lane University and Event Services. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Position includes the robust University System of Maryland benefits package, which is comprised of annual, personal, and sick leave, holidays, tuition remission, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities: The Director of Lane University Center and Event Services reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and provides senior leadership for the planning, administration, and strategic direction of the Lane University Center and centralized Event Services. The Director is responsible for the overall oversight of operations, fiscal management, compliance, risk assessment and mitigation, and long-range strategic planning for the Lane University Center, Event Services, and the University Conferences operation. The position ensures the effective delivery of high-quality, customer-focused auxiliary and event services that support the University’s academic mission, co‑curricular programs, conferences, and external partnerships.

The Director will also oversee the University’s Event Management System (EMS) and supervise the centralized scheduling operation and associated staffing, supporting more than 86,000 annual bookings serving registered student organizations, faculty, academic departments, staff, administrators, and external clients. The role is responsible for directing and planning the effective utilization of all centralized services under the Event Services umbrella, including space reservations, Centralized Technical Services, and the University Box Office, as well as supervising related full-time and student employees.

The Director provides day-to-day administrative leadership for the Lane University Center, including facility operations, maintenance coordination, the Game Room, Information Desk, and associated building services. The position serves as the primary leader for a comprehensive, centralized “one-stop shop” model for campus events and facilities, coordinating reservation approvals, event planning, catering, security, parking, and other logistical and operational needs across the University.

In addition, the Director is responsible for enhancing and promoting revenue generation by expanding and marketing the use of campus facilities to external users while ensuring appropriate contracts, fiscal controls, and risk management practices are followed. Director plays a key role in ensuring institutional policies, safety standards, and compliance requirements are met for all events and auxiliary operations.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s or Professional degree with 4-6 years of related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, etc. Minimum of 4-6 years professional experience in college student union management and/or student activities/programming.

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

To Apply: If you wish to apply, please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers

Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) names and contact information for three professional references.

For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by 06/02/26.  

This position is open until filled.

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Director of Student Union

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.  FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.  Please notify us in advance. 

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