Executive Director of University Events

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Executive Director of University Events Hiring Department University Development Office Position Open To All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours 40FLSA Status Exempt from FLSAEarliest Start Date Immediately Position Duration Expected to Continue Location UT MAIN CAMPUSJob Details General Notes What starts here changes the world. About The University of Texas at Austin 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. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow's artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers. Learn more about UT's mission and values and leadership. Why Join Texas Development? The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education. Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. 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.

Benefits: The 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.Purpose The Executive Director of University Events leads the team responsible for planning and producing many of The University of Texas at Austin's most visible and high-profile events, including presidential, ceremonial, development, student experience and campus-wide programs. This role requires deep event expertise and strong people leadership. The Executive Director leads experienced event professionals, sets priorities and standards, manages workloads and performance, reviews event plans, identifies problems early and keeps work moving. The right candidate is an accomplished event professional who understands the full event lifecycle, from creative concept and design through production, operations and logistics. They must have the experience and judgment to look at an event plan, know what is missing, ask the right questions and raise the quality of the work. They must also be an excellent manager who can give clear direction and feedback, develop people, address performance issues and get results through others. The Executive Director reports to the Chief Experience Officer and leads the Event Management function within University Events & Experience. Usual office environment with evening, weekend, and extended hours as required by the event calendar.

Responsibilities: Lead the team responsible for planning and producing

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