Senior Director of Event & Technical Production

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks aDirector of Event & Technical Production to lead complex event production and audiovisual strategy across high-visibility university events. You will supervise staff, coordinate with campus partners, and ensure mission-aligned, polished experiences for donors and audiences.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, vendor management, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and staff across multiple events.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in event production, technical production, or related roles.
• Experience directing on-site logistics, vendor services, production crews, and staffing.
• Proven leadership, planning, and budget management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for high-visibility university events and donor engagements.
• Oversee technical timelines, production schedules, budgets, and vendor deliverables.
• Develop run-of-show documents, cue sheets, and post-event notes for accountability.

Skills

Event production

Technical production

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Vendor management

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Project management systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks aDirector of Event & Technical Production to lead complex event production and audiovisual strategy across high-visibility university events. You will supervise staff, coordinate with campus partners, and ensure mission-aligned, polished experiences for donors and audiences.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, vendor management, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and staff across multiple events.