Job Title

Manager, Event Center Conversions & Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Operations Event Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

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Job Title

Manager, Event Center Conversions & Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Operations Event Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Manager of Conversions & Operations reports directly to the Executive Director, Event Center and provides supervision, daily workflow guidance and direction, and assistance to the day-to-day operations of the Event Center. This position is responsible for facility conversions, general oversight of facility maintenance/custodial needs, equipment repair, etc.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; This position may require work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and holidays; This is an on-site position located in Stephenville, Texas.

Must be able to work remotely as requested by the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes schedules and executes facility conversions based upon facility event schedules. This will include the installation of temporary NCAA basketball floors, hoops, courtside tables, building event stages, installation of event power, etc.

• Moves tables, chairs, and various equipment to designated areas according to diagrams, verbal instructions, and event needs.

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of part-time conversion/event operations crew staff.

• Ensures event equipment always remains in excellent operating condition and schedules or fulfills maintenance and repair needs as necessary.

• Ensures the overall appearance and care of the facility is always maintained at an exceptional level.

• Coordinates adequate staffing needs for events as needed.

• Fulfills machinist work involving fabrication of specialized parts and equipment. This may be done internally or through third party vendors.

• Preserves and improves upon the physical assets of the event center, including ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are followed and fulfilled with campus partners or third-party vendors.

• Ensures all building fire code regulations are followed on a day to day and event day basis.

• Assists in the procurement of parts and equipment related to conversions and facility operations.

• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies and equipment.

• Assists technical audio and visual teams with load-in & set-up as needed.

• Assists other Campus Operations departments as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years related experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Preferred experience installing and maintaining NCAA basketball equipment including temporary wood floors, basketball hoops, courtside LED tables, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to complete several projects simultaneously and under tight timelines.

• Knowledge of general building safety codes relating to fire code, electrical safety, egress routes, emergency lights, etc.

• Ability to effectively and collaboratively work with stakeholders who may have competing interests.

• Basic ability to operate and maintain various work-related vehicles and equipment (trucks, fork lifts, scissor lifts, tractors, etc.)

• Ability to work weekends during major events, setups and strikes.

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing approximately 50+ pounds

• Ability to work in tight workspaces and at high elevations including in catwalks up to 75 ft high.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $59,370 to $84,311 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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