Senior Director, Event & Technical Production

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Event & Technical Production to lead technical and event production across a broad portfolio of high-visibility university events. You will oversee audiovisual strategy, staffing, vendor management, and run-of-show development to deliver polished donor engagements and ceremonial programs.

The role reports to University Events & Experience leadership and includes budget stewardship, staff coaching, and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of progressively responsible experience in event production or related roles.
• Experience directing on-site logistics, vendor services, production crews.
• Leadership experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and production leadership for high-visibility university events.
• Serve as the senior production and technical lead for assigned events; oversee timelines, budgets, and vendor deliverables.
• Lead on-site technical execution for complex events, including load-in, setup, rehearsals, and strike.

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Event & Technical Production to lead technical and event production across a broad portfolio of high-visibility university events. You will oversee audiovisual strategy, staffing, vendor management, and run-of-show development to deliver polished donor engagements and ceremonial programs.

The role reports to University Events & Experience leadership and includes budget stewardship, staff coaching, and long-range planning.