Senior Events Coordinator — Information Dept (Hybrid)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free UT libraries access

Free UT Shuttle and CapMetro withStaff

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Events Coordinator for the Department of Information. You will plan, develop, and coordinate large and small events, conferences, meetings, and celebrations across academic programs and student services.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, timelines, and communications with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners. Start date is November 1, 2026; hybrid telework may be allowed, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, event management, hospitality, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Three years of professional experience coordinating events.
• Strong organizational, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of events for academic and student affairs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute departmental events from initial planning through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate undergraduate, graduate, and prospective student events, including welcome programs and ceremonies.
• Coordinate academic and departmental events, including seminars, lectures, and workshops.
• Support special events, including evenings or weekends.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners for event success.
• Manage event logistics: rooms, AV, catering, travel, lodging, parking, accessibility, registration.
• Develop event timelines, oversee on-site operations, and resolve issues.

Skills

Event planning

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Events Coordinator for the Department of Information. You will plan, develop, and coordinate large and small events, conferences, meetings, and celebrations across academic programs and student services.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, timelines, and communications with faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners. Start date is November 1, 2026; hybrid telework may be allowed, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.