Senior Manager, Event Services

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a leading academic health institution dedicated to advancing health through immersive education, pioneering research, and collaborative healthcare delivery. As part of this robust establishment, the School of Public Health contributes to the university's mission by fostering a dynamic learning environment committed to excellence and innovation. Texas A&M University is known for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and upholding the core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. Located in Bryan, Texas, the university offers a vibrant academic community with access to numerous amenities, including cultural and sporting events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, and a strong tradition of academic achievement and community engagement.

The Senior Manager, Event Services, is a staff-level position located within the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. This role is pivotal in managing and supervising centralized conference and event services, ensuring successful execution and strategic alignment with the school’s goals. The individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive event strategy that supports recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts within the school. This includes oversight of the full scope of event services such as scheduling, planning, service delivery, billing, and evaluation. The Senior Manager will also collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, external partners, and vendors, to create seamless event experiences that uphold university policies and standards.

This position demands strong leadership skills, as the Senior Manager will supervise event staff, including full-time employees, part-time staff, and student workers. The role also requires proficiency in budgeting, billing, vendor negotiation, and managing branded inventory and promotional materials. Additionally, the Senior Manager will maintain and update the School of Public Health events calendar, coordinate event setup and logistics, and provide operational support during peak periods and special events. Familiarity with university policies related to facility use and liability is essential to ensure compliance and risk management.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a preference for degrees in hospitality management, event planning, or business administration, and have substantial experience, ideally eight or more years, in event services or conference operations. The position emphasizes multitasking, effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. The salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience, reflecting the senior level of responsibility and expertise required. Texas A&M University offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement system enrollment, wellness programs, professional development, and educational assistance. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced event management professional looking to contribute to a premier academic institution and advance their career in a collaborative and supportive environment.