Compass

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCE SERVICES

Compass$80K — $82K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in a conference center or corporate environment.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, able to prioritize tasks.
  • Proficient in Google Suite; knowledge of audio-visual equipment a plus.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Meeting & Events Planning Managers and assist the Director of Conference Services.
  • Lead team management efforts, conducting regular meetings and 1:1 check-ins with staff.
  • Act as the main point of contact for assigned events, offering creative suggestions.
  • Coordinate event logistics including transportation, room setup, and catering.
  • Provide on-site event support to ensure host requirements are met.
  • Utilize reservation systems efficiently and manage booking conflicts.
  • Follow up with event hosts for feedback post-event.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday time off.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Full Job Description
Salary: $80000 - $82000 / year

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Conference Services will provide direct support to the Meeting & Events Planning Managers, ensuring the seamless planning and coordination of meetings, conferences and other events. The individual will support the Director of Conference Services with new initiatives, processes and procedures, providing feedback and assisting with successful implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management and Leadership (30%): Actively support direct reports and other reporting staff. Communicate clearly with all staff and keep them informed of matters which pertain to their jobs; host regular team meetings to review upcoming business. Conduct 1:1 check-ins with each team member to evaluate performance and share and receive feedback on an ongoing basis. Embrace leadership and be a catalyst for change and innovation.

Event Planning and Communication (40%): Serve as the main point of contact for assigned events. Offer creative suggestions and recommendations while coordinating and verifying Transportation, Meeting Room Setup, Audio Visual, and Food & Beverage.

Event Support (20%): Support each group on the day of their event, checking in to ensure that group requirements are met before meeting kickoff and throughout the day. Follow up with the host post-event for feedback.

Space Management (10%): Ability to utilize multiple reservations systems in order to book reservations and distribute confirmations via Google Suite. Ensure complete cancellation details into the reservation system, confirming any meeting cancellations to the client by email and applying cancellation charges as appropriate. Quickly identify booking conflicts or potential booking conflicts, offering solutions and if not immediately resolved, discussing such conflicts with the Director of Conference Services

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of five years of experience, in a conference center or corporate environment preferred. Previous supervisory experience is required. Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and employee handbook. Ability to communicate in a pleasant and professional manner with high-level clients, other service providers and support staff. Responsible for effectively meeting the changing demands of internal clients.

Technology Skills: Competent in Google Suite. Knowledge of Audio-visual equipment is a plus but not required.

Reasoning Ability: The ability to work under pressure, prioritizing tasks and juggling many tasks simultaneously, while constantly interacting with visitors in a public environment.
Self-confidence, willingness to learn, and feeling comfortable with change and coordinating change. Is empowered to make decisions, guide behavior and escalate issues appropriately. Superior problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands: Regularly stands, walks, lifts, kneels, and crawls. Ability to move conference room tables, chairs and lift 50 pounds as needed. This is a hands-on job requiring both management skills and technical skills.

Other: Excellent customer service Skills. Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving operational excellence, down to the smallest of details. Discreet, ethical, and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. A passion for delivering premier hospitality. A mindset to take ownership and responsibility both within and outside one's job domain. Is open and receptive to feedback, shares and actions.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

Req ID:

Flik Hospitality Group

JEANNE M LANE

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+102.9%
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