Texas A&M University

Manager, Athletics Special Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
flexible spending accounts
long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Free exercise programs
Professional Development
Educational release time
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

Texas A&M University is a renowned public research university located in College Station, Texas. Established in 1876, the university has grown into a prestigious institution recognized for its exceptional academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement. Texas A&M is known for its strong traditions, commitment to its core values—Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service—and a collaborative, caring community. The university's location offers all the amenities of a major city but with a reasonable cost of living and no long commutes, making it an attractive place to work and live. Employees at Texas A&M enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five years of relevant experience in event planning, client coordination, and administrative support
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in supervising and training staff
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
  • Familiarity with safety and compliance standards
  • Valid driver’s license preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Five years of experience in event planning and execution including logistics planning, vendor coordination, on-site event management, and post event follow up
  • Experience in client and stakeholder coordination serving as primary point of contact and managing communication with multiple departments and external vendors
  • Experience with administrative and operational support including scheduling, preparing agreements or estimates, tracking invoices and budgets, and maintaining organized documentation
  • Preferred experience includes supporting events within collegiate athletics, higher education, or large venue operations
  • General understanding of ticketing, marketing, guest service, and financial operations
  • Experience in staff supervision, training, and scheduling
  • Experience with financial processing, event billing, and coordinating with business or finance offices
  • Knowledge of live event industry production and operation of sports and entertainment venues
  • Strong organizational and customer service skills
  • Ability to process, organize, and disseminate detailed information
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Job Duties

  • Assists the assistant athletic director with large event related items
  • Oversees large events such as TAMU Graduations, Muster, and AFS Gala at athletic facilities
  • Assists with out-of-season athletic, professional sports, and concert events
  • Meets with clients to gather information to prepare layouts, estimates, and event agreements
  • Liaises with third party vendors including caterers, parking, ushers, security, and fire and life safety
  • Coordinates with facility staff for space setup needs
  • Serves as on-site manager during events overseeing set-up and tear-down
  • Posts event work including soliciting event evaluations from clients and invoicing
  • Assists in recruiting, training, and scheduling event staff
  • Facilitates tours for prospective clients
  • Supports scheduling of meeting rooms and times for the department
  • Acts as first point of contact for clients interested in booking events
  • Serves as liaison between clients and Athletics Facilities staff, Levy, SSC staff, Transportation Services, UPD, and other campus partners
  • Schedules vendor services
  • Oversees administration needs including invoicing and communication with business office
  • Tracks invoice timelines and follows up on aging invoices
  • Communicates with third party groups for payment of post-event invoicing
  • Conducts site visits and meetings with clients
  • Coordinates post-event aspects including client surveys, invoicing, and clean-up
  • Supervises part-time wage employees including student workers and tour guides
  • Develops recruitment programs for part-time employees
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations by coordinating with local Fire, Police, and Public Safety departments
  • Maintains familiarity with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations
  • Establishes and enforces rules concerning student-athlete conduct, appearance, and punctuality
  • Maintains integrity of Athletics Department and Texas A&M University in communication and contacts

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