Event Operations Manager, UNLV Student Union & Event Services
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,624.00 - $87,000.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement plans
tuition discounts
employee recognition programs
Athletic ticket discounts
Purchase program discounts
Wellness programming
Career advancement opportunities
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a prestigious doctoral-degree-granting institution founded in 1957, home to approximately 30,000 students and over 3,600 faculty and staff. Recognized as an R1 research university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNLV is noted for its high research activity and community engagement. The university prides itself on serving a diverse undergraduate population and fostering an inclusive, dynamic academic environment. With campuses spread over 332 acres in Southern Nevada, UNLV plays a critical role in the educational and economic development of the region. The Student Union at UNLV is a hub... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three years combination of experience in event operations, audiovisual, event production, or event planning
- Minimum three years direct supervision experience
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Availability to provide 24/7 emergency on-call response within 30 minutes
- Credentials must be obtained prior to start date
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum three years experience in event operations, audiovisual, event production, or event planning
- Minimum three years direct supervision experience of student or full-time staff
- Experience managing budgets and equipment inventories
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and provide 24/7 emergency on-call support
- Preferred master’s degree
- Experience with AV equipment and higher education event environments
- Experience supervising full-time staff
- Skilled in strategic planning and departmental collaboration
Job Duties
- Manage operations and staffing budgets including projecting needs and monitoring spending
- Approve purchases and recommend capital projects and equipment replacement schedules
- Oversee audiovisual and equipment setups in multiple indoor and outdoor venues
- Develop, propose, and implement policies and procedures for event operations
- Ensure compliance with departmental and university policies including safety and risk management
- Coordinate setup, operation, and strike of event equipment and vendor rentals
- Lead pre-production and weekly scheduling meetings with staff and campus partners
- Conduct daily venue walkthroughs to verify proper equipment arrangement
- Provide on-site event assistance for large-scale campus events
- Manage maintenance work order system and equipment inventory
- Administer equipment replacement programs and enhancements
- Supervise full-time staff and graduate assistants, including hiring, training, evaluation, and daily oversight
- Oversee 60-70 student staff indirect supervision
- Coordinate equipment rental needs and process related invoices
- Provide on-call response for emergencies within 30 minutes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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