Events Operations Leader: Hospitality & Community

Wsu-Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech in Wichita is seeking a Manager, Event Operations – Hospitality & Community Events to lead planning and execution of external, corporate, community, private, and revenue-generating events across our venue portfolio.

This role takes events from planning to day-of execution, ensuring venues are ready, logistics are coordinated, staffing is in place, and the day runs smoothly. Base salary starts at $51,480 with incentive plan eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, event management, business, operations, or a related field.
• Experience in event planning, operations, hospitality, venue management, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and day-of execution of assigned external, corporate, community, private, and revenue-generating events.
• Develop event plans, timelines, layouts, staffing needs, setup/teardown plans, and checklists.
• Coordinate venue availability, scheduling, logistics, and operational needs across WSU Tech locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management, business, operations, or related field

Job description

WSU Tech in Wichita is seeking a Manager, Event Operations – Hospitality & Community Events to lead planning and execution of external, corporate, community, private, and revenue-generating events across our venue portfolio.

This role takes events from planning to day-of execution, ensuring venues are ready, logistics are coordinated, staffing is in place, and the day runs smoothly. Base salary starts at $51,480 with incentive plan eligibility.