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Events Coordinator, School of Civic Leadership
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Austin, TX
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Salary Range $60,000+ depending on qualifications
Work Shift May require some weekends and evenings.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
Letter of interest
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
Purpose The Events Manager oversees the School of Civic Leadership’s primary events calendar and manages the full lifecycle of events, from planning through execution—ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. This role will work closely with the Business Affairs team to ensure compliance across the administrative component of this role. This includes the timely processing of university required forms. Serving as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, this role ensures seamless coordination across all areas of SCL.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Dean’s Office, Development Office, and Undergraduate Studies to maintain the SCL’s primary calendar of events, incorporating public programs, development gatherings, student activities, and academic conferences.
Stay abreast of university entertainment policies; develop and maintain internal event procedures consistent with university policies and institutional goals and initiatives.
Process all University required event forms, purchase requests, payments, and contracts in accordance with university policies.
Maintain accurate budgets and adhere to University and internal procedures throughout. Communicate and create advance timelines in adherence with University and SCL policies for proper approval process.
Plan and execute high-quality private donor and stakeholder events, student focused gatherings, and other academic events, with attention to highest standards of hospitality. Identify staffing needs and oversee student employees.
Act as primary and sole contact for internal and external partners, caterers and vendors. Oversee event logistics including coordination of audiovisual and technical needs, creation of RSVP tracking page, proper room reservations, and speaker travel and honorarium arrangements.
Collaborate with internal units to develop event promotional materials and publicize public events to relevant audiences.
Manage food and catering arrangements, ensuring quality and adherence to dietary considerations. Oversee receipt of refreshments at venue.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
3–5 years of experience supporting or coordinating events, programs, or related administrative work (higher education, nonprofit, cultural, or corporate environments all acceptable).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events or projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Working knowledge of event logistics including scheduling, room reservations, catering, vendor coordination, and basic audiovisual needs.
Experience tracking budgets, invoices, purchase requests, and payments with attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners.
Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, event calendars, spreadsheets).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating events within a university, academic, or similarly complex institution.
Familiarity with university or institutional policies related to events, contracts, procurement, or entertainment guidelines.
Experience supporting donor, stakeholder, or VIP-facing events.
Prior experience supervising or coordinating student employees or temporary staff.
Experience with RSVP/event management platforms and basic event promotion or communications.
Demonstrated interest in academic, cultural, or student-focused programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Background Checks Criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (Campus Security Authority). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Austin, TX
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Salary Range $60,000+ depending on qualifications
Work Shift May require some weekends and evenings.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
Letter of interest
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
Purpose The Events Manager oversees the School of Civic Leadership’s primary events calendar and manages the full lifecycle of events, from planning through execution—ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. This role will work closely with the Business Affairs team to ensure compliance across the administrative component of this role. This includes the timely processing of university required forms. Serving as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, this role ensures seamless coordination across all areas of SCL.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Dean’s Office, Development Office, and Undergraduate Studies to maintain the SCL’s primary calendar of events, incorporating public programs, development gatherings, student activities, and academic conferences.
Stay abreast of university entertainment policies; develop and maintain internal event procedures consistent with university policies and institutional goals and initiatives.
Process all University required event forms, purchase requests, payments, and contracts in accordance with university policies.
Maintain accurate budgets and adhere to University and internal procedures throughout. Communicate and create advance timelines in adherence with University and SCL policies for proper approval process.
Plan and execute high-quality private donor and stakeholder events, student focused gatherings, and other academic events, with attention to highest standards of hospitality. Identify staffing needs and oversee student employees.
Act as primary and sole contact for internal and external partners, caterers and vendors. Oversee event logistics including coordination of audiovisual and technical needs, creation of RSVP tracking page, proper room reservations, and speaker travel and honorarium arrangements.
Collaborate with internal units to develop event promotional materials and publicize public events to relevant audiences.
Manage food and catering arrangements, ensuring quality and adherence to dietary considerations. Oversee receipt of refreshments at venue.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
3–5 years of experience supporting or coordinating events, programs, or related administrative work (higher education, nonprofit, cultural, or corporate environments all acceptable).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events or projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Working knowledge of event logistics including scheduling, room reservations, catering, vendor coordination, and basic audiovisual needs.
Experience tracking budgets, invoices, purchase requests, and payments with attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners.
Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, event calendars, spreadsheets).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating events within a university, academic, or similarly complex institution.
Familiarity with university or institutional policies related to events, contracts, procurement, or entertainment guidelines.
Experience supporting donor, stakeholder, or VIP-facing events.
Prior experience supervising or coordinating student employees or temporary staff.
Experience with RSVP/event management platforms and basic event promotion or communications.
Demonstrated interest in academic, cultural, or student-focused programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Background Checks Criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (Campus Security Authority). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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