You're Viewing 1 Of 95,000+ Jobs On OysterLink
New hospitality jobs added daily. Browse by role, pay, or location.
Event Services Manager, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Life insurance
Job Description
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) is a leading institution dedicated to advancing agricultural research, education, and outreach throughout the state of Tennessee. UTIA operates within the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which is a flagship land-grant university known for its extensive academic programs, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a history dating back to 1794, serves more than 38,000 students and employs over 10,000 people statewide. The university is recognized for its strong commitment to leadership, service, and innovation, proudly holding the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and maintaining significant partnerships with... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- five years progressively responsible direct experience managing events
- ability to independently manage multiple concurrent events and projects
- strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- ability to coordinate effectively with vendors and internal teams
- legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need for sponsorship now or in the future for employment-based visa status
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, five years progressively responsible direct experience managing events, ability to independently manage multiple concurrent events and projects, strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to coordinate effectively with vendors and internal teams, bachelor's degree preferred, three years of progressively responsible direct event management experience preferred, CEPS or other relevant events planning certification preferred, experience in a higher education environment preferred, supervisory experience preferred, knowledge of campus and statewide event facilities technology and equipment preferred, knowledge of university and state procurement policies preferred, knowledge of event planning principles and best practices preferred, ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations preferred
Job Duties
- Plan and execute all phases of high-profile events, manage timelines logistics staffing vendors and budgets, serve as a public-facing representative of UTIA with senior leaders donors partners and public officials, coordinate joint events with UT Knoxville Event Planning and campus partners, develop event-specific processes and oversee vendor performance, direct UTIA parking operations for events and day-to-day use, lead annual parking permit reviews and lot assignment processes, serve as UTIA's liaison with UT Knoxville Parking and Transit and the Parking and Transit Authority Committee, resolve real-time parking challenges and design operational solutions, supervise staff student workers and temporary employees, set departmental priorities procedures and goals aligned with UTIA's strategic direction, coordinate staffing schedules to support evening and weekend events, build strong working relationships across UTIA and the broader university, serve as UTIA's institute-level approver for space and room reservations, maintain accurate room data and ensure alignment with emergency management requirements, utilize and stay current with university reservation systems
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
Don't Stop At One Job - There's More
Create a free profile
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
More Jobs Like This: