Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $54,732.00 - $73,608.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Program
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Husky Union Building (HUB) at the University of Washington presents an outstanding career opportunity for a Manager of Event Operations. The HUB is a vibrant and student-centered organization that plays a pivotal role in the University of Washington community. It serves as a dynamic hub that enhances the student experience through a wide range of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. These initiatives are thoughtfully designed to help students balance their academic coursework with enriching extracurricular activities, collectively known as the Husky Experience. The HUB prides itself on being a leadership and learning incubator where participatory decision-making, volunteerism, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- must be able to independently lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- high school graduation or equivalent
- three years of applicable experience in event management or related program specialty
Job Qualifications
- must be able to independently lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- high school graduation or equivalent
- three years of applicable experience in event management or related program specialty
- bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications and marketing, or related field preferred
- five years of applicable experience in event management or related program specialty preferred
- specific experience with or knowledge of amplified sound systems for concerts and performances, video projection systems, theatrical lighting, or audio and video recording desired
Job Duties
- process week-of updates for all major event spaces ensuring accuracy of staffing levels and production materials
- oversee delivery of program services by directing the work of all HUB Event Services staff to ensure that all event spaces are set to customer specifications on a daily basis
- monitor quality of work and services provided by the staff
- create, review and assess systems for task delivery for accuracy and efficiency
- perform spot checks of event spaces to ensure that facility set-up and technology are provided as requested
- ensuring ADA accessibility, and fire safety standards are met
- provide quality customer service by working closely with the scheduling office and clients
- meet, advise and communicate with clients regarding all aspects of their events, including furnishings, audio visuals, lighting, sound, power, caterers, decorations and facility policies
- use graphic and database software to produce complex and detailed event diagrams and record event information
- maintain a database for inventory of all furnishings
- update and review inventory bi-annually to ensure safety, security and viability of equipment
- work to ensure Facilities Maintenance staff are notified of any maintenance needs and recommend long-term preventative maintenance plans
- review current needs of the program and make recommendations for updates and additions in equipment and furniture inventory
- assist the Associate Director of Events and Information on budgeting to accommodate equipment, services and supplies
- make recommendations and assist with development of the annual budget
- create and maintain vendor relations for purchases and rental equipment
- assist with special event programs within the department
- hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 1 full-time Event Operations Coordinator (Program Coordinator) and up to 40 student employees
- maintain the scheduling databases to keep track of staff information, schedules and student reports
- review current needs of the program and make recommendations for updates and additions in staffing, scheduling
- assist the Associate Director of Events and Information on budgeting to accommodate staffing, equipment, services and supplies
- make recommendations and assist with development of the annual budget
- other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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