Director of Tifton Campus Conference Center

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14497P

Working Title:

Director of Tifton Campus Conference Center

Department: CAES-Tifton Conf Center

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

The conference center is open 6 days a week from 7:00am until midnight, so work schedule will vary according to scheduled events.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 12/15/2025

Open until filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

Location:

Tifton Area

EEO Policy Statement
:
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:
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Classification Title
:
Facilities Manager

FLSA
:
Exempt

FTE
: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications
:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications
: (none listed)

Position Summary
:
The UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center is operated by the University of Georgia with support from the Tifton/Tift County Board of Tourism. The Conference Center hosts approximately 250 meetings annually for 50,000 conference attendees. The Director negotiates multi‑year agreements, meets client hospitality requests including catering and decorations, develops and implements new policies, coordinates with law enforcement, secures security for visiting public figures, serves as a member of the Tifton Tift County Tourism Association, handles marketing and sales, coordinates conference center activities, and supervises staff.

The Center serves the diverse needs of the local community and region, as well as the research, extension, and academic needs of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Resources. Its facilities include a large auditorium (2,200 seats), small auditoriums (200 seats), a ballroom (up to 1,000 seats), two commercial kitchens, banquet rooms, and a range of meeting rooms.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
:

• Understanding of program development and implementation, logistics, and hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to assist with event planning for a wide range of clientele including public and private events from across Georgia.
• Flexible hours and overnight travel for marketing and sales.

Physical Demands
:

• Lift lightweight materials to set up marketing presentations.
• Travel overnight.
• Drive as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access? Yes

Credit and P-Card policy
:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit https://.

Background Investigation Policy
:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and possibly a satisfactory…