School of Music Events Manager

Job Title

Coordinator for Music Facilities

Coordinates administrative and/or operational functions of an organizational unit under the supervision of a manager or director. May supervise and/or provide guidance to employees or be responsible for the management of programs, initiatives or events.

Schedules and acts as on campus support for any off-campus groups or individuals using music facilities.

Schedules all performances and events for students, faculty, and other parties into the EMS Scheduling System and ensures access to scheduled spaces.

Communicates with all external entities such as caterers, vendors, community partners, guest artists, and officials for assigned events and operation needs. Communicates all event needs to other operations staff to ensure appropriate staffing and services.

Oversees inventory of rental and event items such as tables, chairs, linens, etc.; coordinates the use of restoration and storage of items and spaces utilized by both internal and external events.

In coordination with the AD of Operations, oversees the interviewing, hiring, and training of part-time event staff and student employees; planning, assigning, and directing employee work; establishes work schedules and determines work assignments; communicates and carries out disciplinary action as needed.

At the discretion of the Ad of Operations, creates, reviews and implements changes to policies regarding scheduling, rental and use of facilities, and student work assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree

Two (2) year of experience.

Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines;

supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.