Manager, Athletics Special Events

** Other:
** Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekend and holidays) as required to complete assigned duties.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Five years of experience in or a combination of:  + Event planning & execution:
Experience coordinating and executing large-scale events (logistic planning, vendor coordination, on-site event management and post event follow up)  + Client & stakeholder coordination:
Experience serving as primary point of contact for clients or partners, managing communication, and coordinating with multiple internal departments and external vendors.  + Administrative & operational Support:
Experience managing administrative processes such as scheduling, preparing agreements or estimates, tracking invoices/budget, and maintaining organized documentation.
* Athletics, Higher Education or Large Venue Operations:
Experience supporting events within collegiate athletics, university settings, arenas, stadiums, or multi-use event facilities.
* General understanding of other areas related to the operation of the department (ie: Ticketing, Marketing, Guest Service and Financial operations).
* Staff supervision & training:
Experience training, scheduling and supervising staff.
* Financial Processing & event billing:

Experience with invoices, cost estimates, vendor payments or coordinating with business/finance offices.
* Understands the live event industry as it relates to production and operation of sports/entertainment venues.
* Ability to process, organize, and disseminate large amounts of detailed information.
* Skills required include organization, customer service, planning and detailed analysis of event requirements.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

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