Event Operations Manager

Saint Mary’s College of California, established in 1863, is a prestigious residential institution located in the serene Moraga Valley, just 20 miles east of San Francisco. Rooted deeply in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions, the college has fostered more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students through a rigorous blend of liberal and professional education. The institution’s mission, shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness to a dynamic student body. Saint Mary’s College is known for its collaborative community culture, where purposeful engagement, leadership development, and service to others are foundational values cultivated daily.

Saint Mary’s offers employees a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven environment where their work has visible, meaningful impacts. As a close-knit community, the college encourages collaboration across departments, enabling employees to shape the student experience and the future path of the institution. Decision-making is guided by mission values, innovation is actively encouraged, and professional growth is supported.

The Event Operations Manager role is a vital full-time position located on the college’s main campus in Moraga, California. With an annual salary range of $64,877 to $101,701, this position sits within the Business Affairs Division and the Facilities Services Department. Reporting to Facilities leadership, the Event Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational leadership, coordination, and oversight for both internal campus events and external conferences managed through the Office of Meetings, Events, and Conference Services (MECS).

This role requires a high level of independent judgment within established policies to effectively coordinate event logistics, manage scheduling systems, facilitate cross-functional service delivery including coordination with Facilities Services, IT, and Dining, and supervise student event staff. The manager handles the operational planning and oversight of a broad spectrum of events, from major college-wide functions like Commencement and Orientation, to routine internal meetings and community programs. In addition to everyday event management, this role involves maintaining modern scheduling software systems to ensure precise calendar management and operational consistency.

The Event Operations Manager works collaboratively with multiple campus departments, ensuring communication is seamless and event execution aligns with institutional standards and financial parameters. A key responsibility includes supervising student employees, providing training and performance feedback to uphold the high service standards of MECS. The position demands strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic and event-driven environment.

Saint Mary’s College values this role as integral to supporting the vibrant campus life and ensuring that every event runs smoothly, safely, and successfully. The continuous recruitment process began on May 18, 2026, with the first application review date on June 12, 2026. This ensures that dedicated professionals seeking to join an impactful institution have ample opportunity to apply and grow within a purpose-driven academic community.