Conference Planning and Meeting Services Director (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While our headquarters are in Austin, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, in the Conference Planning & Media Services department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
An experienced, bright, ambitious, and tech savvy events manager who is responsible for organizing and overseeing meetings and events for the Texas Workforce Commission. You are a great communicator and supervisor who pays careful attention to details using information and resources to plan and execute successful meetings and events. Directs and supervises the Conference Planning and Meeting Services Department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Conference Planning and Meeting Services Director (Director I) performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities or business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within departments or divisions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Direct and supervise the Conference Planning and Meeting Services Department staff in providing assistance and coordination of TWC's meetings and conferences.
- Prepare management and special reports relating to Conference Planning and Meeting Services.
- Direct and supervise process improvement activities within the Conference Planning and Meeting Services Department.
- Plan and/or oversee all the conferences and meetings of the agency, including the annual Texas Workforce Conference, the largest statewide conference that the agency conducts, and Texas Conferences for Employers that occur 12-18 times per year in locations across the state, and between 30-40 additional meetings.
- Direct fiscal management including preparation of the department's annual budget, contracts, acquisition of equipment, supplies and monitoring expenditures and individual events budget.
- Represent the agency at meetings and conferences. Attend meetings on behalf of the Business Operations Division Director.
- Duty involves 50% or more travel within the state of Texas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Five years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP/CGMP) strongly preferred and must be obtained within 6 months after hire date and maintained throughout employment.
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred. Must take training/pass exam within 6 months after date of hire.
- Individual should possess an adaptive personality that can multi- task, be creative and always maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
- Must be organized and demonstrate knowledge and level of expertise to organize events from inception to completion.
- Experience with MS Tracker or other project management software preferred.
- Experience with Conference Planning software.

You Gain:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $9,822.00/month
- State of Texas Defined Retirement Benefit Pension Plan.
- Optional 401(k) and 457 investment plans.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid leave, including annual vacation, sick leave, family care leave, and paid state holidays.
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits 

VETERANS: 
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.