Senior Event Operations Lead - 4/10 Schedule

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking an Operations Supervisor to plan, supervise, and execute event set-ups and run the conference center operations across multiple venues. You will manage staff, ensure facility readiness, and coordinate with contractors for thousands of events annually.

The role requires strong supervisory, budgeting, and AV skills, plus excellent communication and customer service. You may need to supervise during holidays and emergencies to ensure safe, smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training is required.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership experience with staff.
• Strong computer and AV/equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Proven project management, organizational and budget skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience with inventory control and emergency management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and complete event Set-ups and operations for ~50,000–70,000 events annually across multiple venues.
• Oversee staffing (approx. 150 student staff) and ensure contract compliance and facility readiness.
• Coordinate with UCI Police and Fire Authority during emergencies; lead staff to ensure safety and smooth operations.
• Develop and continuously improve center operations and AV technologies; manage scheduling and vendor relations.
• Ensure on-time delivery of conferences, meetings, and special events per contracts.

Skills

Supervisory principles

Computer skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Political acumen

Written communication

Customer service

Audiovisual experience

Inventory control

PA systems knowledge

General technical aptitude

Budget management

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

A/V equipment

Conference Center software

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking an Operations Supervisor to plan, supervise, and execute event set-ups and run the conference center operations across multiple venues. You will manage staff, ensure facility readiness, and coordinate with contractors for thousands of events annually.

The role requires strong supervisory, budgeting, and AV skills, plus excellent communication and customer service. You may need to supervise during holidays and emergencies to ensure safe, smooth operations.