Executive Director, Event Center Operations

Stephenville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Executive Director Event Center Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University invites applications for the position of Executive Director Event Center Operations in the Department of Campus Operations. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching research and service this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation collaboration and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming liveson campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville Fort Worth RELLIS-Bryan and Waco along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where youre locatedon campus or onlineyou are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Executive Director of Tarletons Event Center provides leadership for meetings events training sessions conferences and special events. This position is responsible for planning and organizing assigned events including responsibilities such as logistical requirements of events event documents and conduct meetings with clients service providers and operating departments. Provides oversight of business activities program administration and strategic planning and development. Position is located in Stephenville Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position does require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends as required by business needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities:

Develops program plans goals objectives policies and procedures and ensures objectives are met.
Develops directs and evaluates process compliance and internal controls.
Directs and oversees event related services including reservations scheduling planning billing and post-event evaluations.
Serves as primary contact for booking high-end talent and coordinating all major events held in the Event Center.
Leads the development and oversight of communications promotions and public relations for the Event Center.
Facilitates requests for set-ups and break-downs of events and ensures that expectations are met in accordance with the users needs/requests.
Promotes events including liaising with promoters and negotiating artist contracts.
Oversees planning and implementing of marketing resources to promote season individual and group ticket sales.
Stays abreast of developments in the field.
Supervises staff including hiring training and scheduling.
Serves as a liaison and coordinates working relationships with external resources and university faculty/staff members.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years of related experience.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Pageoffers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Required Experience:

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Job TitleExecutive Director Event Center OperationsAgencyTarleton State UniversityDepartmentCampus OperationsProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationStephenville TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionTarleton State University a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University invites appli...