Special Events Director, Division of Communications and Marketing - UT System Administration
University of Tennessee · Knoxville, Tennessee, US
This position leads strategic management, planning and execution of all high priority System-led events, including designing events, managing, coordinating,...
Job description
This position leads strategic management, planning and execution of all high priority System-led events, including designing events, managing, coordinating, and implementing special events on and off campus and in coordination with other members of UT System Administration (UTSA) and the UT System Division of Communications and Marketing (DOCM). Works closely with the UT System President and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to set goals for events and hosting high-level events. Creates and manages event budgets and contracts, and directs all procurement processes to ensure all products and services are consistently high quality from vendors. Leads a continuous improvement process for existing and annual small- and large-scale events, and maintains operational and creative oversight in carrying out event themes and concepts, venue presentation and pre- and post-event print and digital communication and photography. Creates a multi-year planning calendar for UTSA, the President, ELT and DOCM. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Event Management and Logistics: - Leads the planning for and execution of small- and large-scale events for UTSA as directed by the Presi...