Event Operations Manager, UNLV Student Union & Event Services [R0149246]

Nevada System of Higher Education-posted 2 months ago

$77,624 - $87,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

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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. This position is responsible for managing operations and staffing budgets, ensuring compliance with policies, and overseeing the setup and operation of event equipment for over 1000 events annually.

Managing operations and staffing budgets including projecting operational needs, approving purchases, monitoring spending, & making recommendations to the Associate Director for capital projects/expenditures and equipment replacement schedules.
Responsible for all AV and equipment set-ups within the student union (30+ spaces), outdoor venues (10+ locations), and various locations around campus.
Developing, proposing, and implementing policies and procedures for the event operations area.
Ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies as well as fire/life/occupational safety, security and risk management requirements.
Overseeing the overall setup, operation, and strike of event equipment such as AV, tables, chairs, dance floors, trashcans, and other SUES’ equipment.
Serving as lead facilitator for pre-production and weekly scheduling meetings for SUES team and campus partners.
Conducting daily venue walkthroughs to ensure equipment is set-up and/or stored properly and organized.
Monitoring daily event and client needs and providing on-site event assistance.
Coordinating an effective maintenance work order system and managing improvement projects.
Managing SUES’ equipment rental needs for both internal and external clients.
Directly supervising the full-time Event Operations Coordinator & Event Technology Coordinator, and indirectly supervising 60-70 student staff.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three (3) years combination of full time and/or academic year graduate assistant experience working in event operations, audio/visual, event production and/or event planning.
Three (3) years 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 and working with area/department 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.
Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.

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