Signature Events Lead

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you’re ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories

The Signature Events Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of Signature Events within an assigned region. Signature Events are high-visibility external and internal engagements that elevate TSTC’s presence, strengthen relationships with students, community members, industry partners, and elected officials, and reinforce institutional priorities. The Signature Events Lead manages regional event budgets for Signature Events, develops and implements an external space rental strategy with revenue goals, and identifies sponsorship opportunities in collaboration with Industry Relations and the TSTC Foundation.

Serving as a regional brand ambassador, this role ensures all events uphold TSTC’s brand standards and deliver memorable, mission-aligned experiences.

Employee will demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.

Plan, coordinate, and execute Signature Events and External Relations events across the assigned region, ensuring seamless, high-quality delivery that aligns with TSTC’s mission and strategic priorities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for regionally assigned high-visibility events involving executive leadership. Signature Events include ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, groundbreakings, Board of Regents meetings, Foundation board meetings, job fairs, check signings, and events involving elected officials.

Serve as a regional brand ambassador, ensuring all events reflect TSTC brand standards, messaging guidelines, and visual identity to deliver consistent and professional institutional experiences.

Coordinate with OIT & A/V, Facilities, Police Department, and Campus Services to execute all event logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, on-site coordination, and event setup and breakdown.

Partner with Business Services to coordinate vendor logistics, secure event resources, and ensure timely, seamless execution of services for Signature Events.

Monitor and track regional Signature Event budgets, forecast needs, review expenditures, and ensure adherence to established parameters while preparing regular financial updates for leadership.

Develop and implement a comprehensive external space rental strategy for non-instructional event spaces within the region, including pricing, marketing, contracting, and operational procedures to meet established revenue goals.

Identify sponsorship opportunities for Signature Events in partnership with Industry Relations and the TSTC Foundation to support revenue-generation and strengthen community engagement.

Lead the regional planning and execution of graduation ceremonies, ensuring these events provide high-quality, memorable experiences for students, families, and guests.

Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure preparedness for unexpected situations during events, maintaining professionalism and continuity of experience.

Collect and analyze event performance metrics for all Signature Events within…