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Salary Range: Up to $51,300 annualized,
commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be
accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/20/2026. At the discretion of
the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
The Senior Events Manager plans and
coordinates support operations for a large volume of events for a
large facility or department. The position develops and directs
events that support the organization's strategic goals and
objectives, while being responsible for event objectives and
requirements, budgets, vendor contracts and management,
transportation, facilities, catering, signage, communications
equipment, and other aspects of events. This role coordinates
event activities and monitors the effectiveness and return on
investment.
Core Responsibilities
- Schedules and supervises events and coordinates technical,
physical, and other required support.
- Initiates, plans, schedules, and manages on- and off-site
university events, including coordination/procurement of locations,
facilities, technical services, supplies, marketing, publicity, and
personnel.
- Coordinates work orders and maintenance for event rooms or
equipment.
- Coordinates financial transactions, including budget tracking,
invoicing, billing records, and payroll. Monitors accounts for
events.
- Ensures sufficient support personnel are hired, trained, and
available.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers and
agencies to coordinate and facilitate co-sponsored
events.
- Communicates information regarding facility use, program
operations, and campus policies, regulations, and procedures to
customers and the University community.
- Creates, develops, and produces marketing materials for events,
including posters, flyers, programs, and other
advertisements.
- Approves advertisements submitted by internal or external
customers for advertisement in university-approved posting
areas.
- Prepares reports and statistical information to evaluate the
success of events and provide actionable insights for future
strategic planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Five (5) years of related work experience.
- Additional education may substitute for experience on a
one-for-one basis.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security
and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Event Management
- Logistics Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Experience Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaboration
Working Conditions
- In-person and on-campus position. Ability to travel to and from
meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be
required.
Physical Demands
- Occasional need to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasional.
This position will work primarily on campus.
Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check.
Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle
Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants
selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the
United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San
Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or
genetic information, and veteran status. The University is
committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all
government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to
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