UT Austin Job Posting - Events Manager

The University of Texas at Austin: Provides coordination and planning of all elements of Texas Performing Arts season and booked events, College of Fine Arts and University events in Texas Performing Arts venues. Acts as a liaison between users of the venues and Texas Performing Arts staff and vendors. Educates clients about production processes and functions as events advisor or production manager. Produces events as assigned. Acquires and distributes technical riders and other relevant information; ensures that electronic database and other information is current and available to colleagues; serves as main events information resource for clients, staff and vendors. Develops and maintains positive, productive relationships with vendors. Supervises load-ins, set-ups, performances, strikes and load-outs when needed or assigned, and provides guidance regarding policies or contract requirements; attends events, performances and rehearsals as Texas Performing Arts representative when assigned or as needed. Prepares, assists with or oversees estimates, budgets, bills, building use agreements and offers throughout the booking and production process in conjunction with Technical Director, Programming and area supervisors. Prepares documentation for settlements; reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and ensures they are processed for payment in a timely manner. Supervises stage managers, hospitality assistants and student workers. Serves as a backup stage manager, runner, hospitality attendant or other logistics role as required. Coordinates artist hospitality and ground transportation. Utilizes UT Austin vehicles to transport artists, employees, equipment and supplies to venues, hotels, airports, and other destinations. In conjunction with other Events Manager and Administrative Associate, creates all necessary schedules and work requests for services from vendors and for University services, creates weekly meeting agenda, and coordinates building operations with event needs. Participates in the Event Query process and serves as a backup for Performance Logistics Technical Director and Scheduling office.