Event Support Specialist

Title: Event Support Specialist

Employee Classification: Event Support Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas
- Dallas

Division: DAL-Operations

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Chief Operating Officer

Department: DAL-Office of Events-530001

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $34,840

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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UNT Dallas strives to be a premier place for your event hosting needs. We welcome student organizations, campus departments, community partners and outside organizations to our campus for your educational, social and or civic activities. Our Event Operations staff will coordinate with you directly to determine the appropriate university facilities, catering and other services your group might need. We offer superior meeting and conference facilities for your group, team or business.

Our banquet halls, classrooms, and meeting spaces are equipped with state of the art audio and video equipment. With an easily accessible location and friendly professional team to help you, UNT Dallas is the most desirable choice for your next event!

This position is responsible for assisting with all daily event staging setups and event administrative duties. Set-up configurations may require, but are not limited to, theatre, classroom, runway fashion shows or banquet seating configurations. This position adheres to event space guidelines and procedures as administered by the University Event Manager and campus standards set by the fire marshal. Also responsible for the appearance and high levels of cleanliness of the meeting rooms, event spaces, campus wide settings and staging areas.

High school diploma/GED equivalent and two years related experience with some experience in a lead or supervisory role.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records and complete forms accurately.
• Ability to direct and manage the work of others.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring).
• Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating equipment, and lifting.
• Familiar with the campus-wide safety guidelines and procedures that may require wearing protective footwear and/or support belts.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

High school diploma/GED equivalent and two years related experience with some experience in a lead or supervisory role.

• Responsible for coordinating the space and setup needs for events on campus; assist with setup as needed.
• Attends reservation meetings with customers, operational departments, catering staff, and other campus service providers as applicable.
• Works in harmony…