Interim Events and Operations Manager

St. Catherine University • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

This role requires a dynamic individual to manage live events and operations within a higher education institution. The position demands the ability to handle a varied workload, prioritize effectively, and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. A positive attitude under pressure and proficiency in Office 365, particularly Excel, are essential. The ideal candidate will be highly self-directed, possess excellent decision-making skills, and be able to take ownership of key outcomes.

Requirements

• Two years working in live events or event-based work in a higher education institution in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Able to immediately handle a varied workload and effectively prioritize projects with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to model and maintain a positive, “can do” attitude under pressure.
• Basic proficiency in Office 365 including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years experience in live events or event-based work in a higher education institution.
• Experience with event-based operations, administration, and revenue generation.
• Experience with ticketing systems in assigned seating venues; experience with AudienceView Unlimited preferred.
• Highly self directed – independently prioritizes work and takes initiative to achieve key targets and execute responsibilities.
• Excellent decision making – able to make and clearly communicate decisions quickly and within established procedures.
• Taking Ownership – the ideal candidate will be able to take ownership of key outcomes and develop and execute strategies to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload and effectively prioritize projects with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Model and maintain a positive, “can do” attitude under pressure.
• Manage live events and event-based operations.
• Oversee event administration and revenue generation.
• Independently prioritize work and take initiative to achieve key targets and execute responsibilities.
• Make and clearly communicate decisions quickly and within established procedures.
• Take ownership of key outcomes and develop and execute strategies to achieve them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level