Events Supervisor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Special Events Specialist to support Public Safety by planning, implementing, and overseeing all event arrangements on campus across multiple venues. You will be on site for events, coordinate with campus departments, resolve conflicts, and provide supervisory oversight as needed to ensure smooth operations.

This role may involve operating Evolv Weapon Detection systems for events and contributes to strengthening collaboration between the Department of Public

Job description

Due to the nature of this assignment, this position must remain flexible and willing to work an adjusted schedule to accommodate the needs of special events. This may include being on call as needed. Special events occur on the campus at all hours of the day, 7 days per week. Being able to adapt to the needs of scheduled events is paramount. Many events will bring an opportunity for additional compensation depending on billable circumstances.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00471 - Public Safety

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 30.00 - 45.00

Close Date

Close Date 12/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Special Events Specialist assists Public Safety with planning, implementing, and overseeing all needed arrangements for various events, in multiple venues, across campus. The incumbent will interface with all necessary departments across campus, be on site for events, resolve conflicts, and support all events operations. On occasion, the Events Specialist would assist with assigning needed personnel and providing supervisory oversite. This position will assist to direct and oversee operation of the Evolv Weapon Detection system, as required, for events.

This position reports to the Events Supervisor under the Special Functions Lieutenant and will be part of the Special Events Unit for the Department of Public Safety. This position will work to help further the collaboration and partnership between the Department of Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, Stadium, Arena and Campus Event Services and other various departments on campus to enhance event safety.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO . Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster