Venue Manager

• Coordinate and implement event logistics for events at various venues on campus
• Serve as a single point of contact for all event hosts’ needs as outlined in event planning documentation
• Open and close events
• Provide guidance, support, and direction on any day of changes for the event
• Check event room set-ups and become familiar with the event’s agenda
• Keep staff informed of any issues that may arise
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, as well as escalate problems to the appropriate department for solutions
• Manage Housekeeping, Facilities, Catering, Audio Visual, IT, and event staff, including outside vendors, and direct any changes needed to preplanned services
• Enforce University policies, best practices, and any venue-specific guidelines

• Project management experience is preferred.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time, the ability to lift and move objects over 25 lbs is desired.
• Communication skills, writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to turn in work with little to no errors.
• A self-starter who will present us with options or solutions to realize our vision for events.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.