Campus Events & Space Management Lead

Fisk University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk University in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Events Manager to oversee the Office of Events Management and Auxiliary Services. You will coordinate, facilitate, and guide campus events, support planning, and ensure excellent customer service for internal and external schedulers.

The role requires viewing and authorizing event requests, monitoring reservations, and providing resources to academic, administrative, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and administrative work experience.
• Three to five years of proven work experience in database applications including report writing, running queries, creating database tables.
• Experience with an Events Management System and maintaining facilities scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the department by facilitating internal and external events by reserving spaces, coordinating facilities and catering, and obtaining supplies.
• Maintains university space usage by reporting and tracking scheduling information across classrooms and conference areas.
• Works with IT Services to maintain the scheduling and events management system.
• Coordinates changes to scheduled rooms, assists with emergencies, and provides alternate options for classes and events.
• Plans and coordinates internal programs/events, including employee engagement events and convocations.
• Manages the university calendar, communicates with staff and faculty, and generates reports on room usage and schedules.
• Responds to routine inquiries via phone, email, and mail; coordinates site visits and volunteer staffing.
• Assists with budget monitoring, requisitions, and reporting; liaises with vendors on event-related matters.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Relational databases

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Events Management System

Job description

Fisk University in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Events Manager to oversee the Office of Events Management and Auxiliary Services. You will coordinate, facilitate, and guide campus events, support planning, and ensure excellent customer service for internal and external schedulers.

The role requires viewing and authorizing event requests, monitoring reservations, and providing resources to academic, administrative, and external partners.