Events Manager (Junell Center)

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking an Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee events at the Junell Center and other campus venues. You will ensure staffing, facility readiness, and operational support for successful events and customer-focused spaces.

You will interview, train, and supervise student and temporary staff, plan labor hours, and coordinate facility setups with campus partners. This role includes inspections, basic AV maintenance, and reporting to improve operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience in facility or building operations, housekeeping supervision, event planning and setup, or a related area.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and hours outside of normal business operations based on event needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and staff events at Junell Center and university venues.
• Interview, select, train, schedule, and supervise student and temporary staff.
• Coordinate facility preparations, equipment needs, and food service arrangements.
• Perform custodial and maintenance inspections and minor AV maintenance as needed.
• Prepare labor and event reports and assist with data collection and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Staff scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Event management software

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

The Events Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees events and facility operations for the Junell Center and other assigned University venues. Ensures event logistics, staffing, facility readiness, and operational support are effectively coordinated to deliver successful events and well-maintained, customer-focused event spaces.

• Works with the Athletic Department, campus customers, and external clients to identify, plan, and coordinate events. Configures facility and room setups according to event requirements, ensures appropriate staffing, and performs customer follow-up activities to complete reservations and finalize event details.
• Interviews, selects, trains, schedules, and supervises student and temporary staff. Prepares weekly work schedules, plans and controls labor hours in accordance with University guidelines, and tracks labor activities through departmental event management software in support of building operations and event services.
• Plans and coordinates facility preparations, cleaning activities, equipment needs, and food service arrangements for scheduled events, meetings, and other activities. Ensures tables, seating, staging, lighting, sound, and other event resources are operational and properly configured. Provides event details and setup instructions to event staff verbally and in writing.
• Conducts custodial and maintenance inspections and coordinates with appropriate personnel to ensure repairs are completed and deficiencies are corrected. Performs minor building and audio-visual equipment maintenance as needed to support facility operations and event readiness.
• Conducts annual inventories of the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, ASU Lake House, and other assigned property and equipment. Prepares labor and event reports, internal memoranda, and routine correspondence, and assists with data collection, analysis, and reporting to support departmental operations and performance metrics.
• Communicates professionally and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, visitors, clients, and other stakeholders. Organizes and prioritizes work to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities, attends scheduled meetings and training sessions, participates on campus committees, and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Customer service principles and practices.
• Event coordination, facility operations, and event support services.
• Staff scheduling and supervisory practices.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and event management software applications.
• Purchasing procedures and applicable regulations.

Skills

• Oral and written communication.
• Organizing and coordinating event setups and operational activities.
• Providing customer service and establishing effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations and maintaining accurate records.

Abilities

• Organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks accurately within established deadlines.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Supervise, train, and motivate student and temporary staff.
• Learn new processes, systems, and procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience in facility or building operations, housekeeping supervision, event planning and setup, or a related area.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and hours outside of normal business operations based on event needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Additional related experience in facility or building operations, housekeeping supervision, event planning and setup, or a related area.

Physical Requirements

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail] .