Events Manager (8372)

University of Texas at Austin

7d•$66,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students — undergraduate, graduate and professional — to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely-designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; recreational sports; two university unions; family orientation and the University’s official parent association. The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment, leadership, first generation and volunteer programs. Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions’ mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community. What sets you apart when you join the University Unions? As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and learn valuable leadership skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives. The purpose of this role is to ensure the successful execution of events at the WCP Student Activity Center by coordinating operational services, managing reservations and policies, overseeing staff, and maintaining effective communication with campus partners. This position supports event planning, policy development, budget management, and operational excellence to provide a seamless experience for students, staff, and guests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
A combination of two years of experience in a multi-purpose public assembly, event coordination and/or managing projects.
Professional event planning and production experience.
Experience using standard office productivity software on a personal computer.
Experience composing correspondence.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license.
The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Degree in hospitality or events management.
Experience event planning in a higher education environment.
Highly organized with an attention to detail.
Experience using professional scheduling software (Mazevo and Social Tables).
Two years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to follow through with tasks and projects on time and to completion, with little supervision.
High energy and creativity.
Experience developing college students, including training, mentoring, coaching, and teaching.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Professional demeanor.
Skills or experience in negotiation or successfully working with difficult situations.
Proofreading experience.
The ability to craft a client experience that exceeds Longhorn standards for customer service, event production, and Texas hospitality.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

coordinating operational services
managing reservations and policies
overseeing staff
maintaining effective communication with campus partners
event planning
policy development
budget management
operational excellence

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses