Events & Facilities Manager, Exchange Growth

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago’s Polsky Exchange - Administration seeks an Events and Operations Manager to optimize facility use and drive revenue growth by promoting spaces while ensuring excellent member experience on-site. This is an in-person role with 37.5 weekly hours and direct reporting to the Exchange Executive Director.

You will lead operations, coordinate events, manage rentals, and collaborate with campus offices to align space use with safety and policy standards.

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with event logistics and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of facilities and safety compliance.
• Manages space utilization, rental agreements and events.
• Supports marketing strategies for available spaces.
• Coordinates vendor relationships and procurement for events.
• Provides logistical support for events and bookings.
• Monitors door access and security protocols.
• Works with internal teams to plan and execute events.

Skills

Customer service

Operations coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Event coordination

Education

College or university degree

Associates degree in business/management/hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Airtable

Job description

University of Chicago’s Polsky Exchange - Administration seeks an Events and Operations Manager to optimize facility use and drive revenue growth by promoting spaces while ensuring excellent member experience on-site. This is an in-person role with 37.5 weekly hours and direct reporting to the Exchange Executive Director.

You will lead operations, coordinate events, manage rentals, and collaborate with campus offices to align space use with safety and policy standards.