University of Nevada, Las Vegas-posted 2 months ago
$77,624 - $87,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Las Vegas, NV
Educational Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Event Operations Manager, UNLV Student Union & Event Services. Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, the Event Operations Manager oversees all internal event-related operations for events held within Student Union & Event Services (SUES) managed and operated facilities as contracted between SUES and clients. Responsibilities include managing operations and staffing budgets, approving purchases, monitoring spending, and making recommendations for capital projects. The role also involves ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies, managing AV and equipment setups for over 1000 events annually, and coordinating maintenance work orders. The position requires evening and weekend work, along with the ability to provide 24/7 emergency on-call response as necessary.

  • Manage operations and staffing budgets including projecting operational needs, approving purchases, monitoring spending, and making recommendations for capital projects.
  • Responsible for all AV and equipment set-ups within the student union and various locations around campus for over 1000 events annually.
  • Develop, propose, and implement policies and procedures for the event operations area.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental and university policies as well as fire/life/occupational safety, security, and risk management requirements.
  • Oversee the setup, operation, and strike of event equipment such as AV, tables, chairs, and other equipment.
  • Serve as lead facilitator for pre-production and weekly scheduling meetings for SUES team and campus partners.
  • Conduct daily venue walkthroughs to ensure equipment is set-up and/or stored properly.
  • Monitor daily event and client needs and provide on-site event assistance.
  • Coordinate an effective maintenance work order system and manage improvement projects.
  • Manage SUES' equipment rental needs for both internal and external clients.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in event operations, audio/visual, event production, and/or event planning.
  • Three (3) years of direct supervision experience of student and/or full-time staff.
  • Master's degree.
  • Experience working with audio/visual equipment.
  • Experience supervising full-time staff.
  • Experience working in student unions and higher education.
  • Experience with strategic planning.
  • Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
  • No state income tax.
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
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