Executive Director for Event Management (Austin)

Job Posting Title:Executive Director for Event Management* ---Hiring Department:University Development Office* ---Position Open To:All Applicants* ---Weekly Scheduled Hours:40* ---FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA* ---Earliest Start Date:Immediately* ---Position Duration:Expected to Continue* ---Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS* ---Job Details:General NotesAbout The University of Texas at AustinWhat starts here changes the world.The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world.BenefitsThe University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.PurposeThe Executive Director for Event Management leads the team responsible for planning and executing the university's most visible events, including presidential, ceremonial, development, student experience, and campus-wide programs.This position oversees project management, production staff, and event operations and is responsible for ensuring work moves forward, priorities remain clear, deadlines are met, and events are delivered at a high level. The Executive Director is expected to identify issues early, remove obstacles, balance workloads, and ensure staff are working proactively rather than reactively.This role is equal parts people leadership and event leadership. Oversee event planning, logistics, production, staffing, inventory, safety and security coordination, and on-site execution.

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