Senior Events Strategist, Department of Information

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision/Dental/Life/Disability

Paid time off

TRS retirement

FSAs

Library access & transit benefits

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, and celebrations, working with faculty, staff, and students to ensure successful execution.

Role requires 3+ years coordinating events, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of professional experience coordinating events, programs, or related administrative operations.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, problem-solve, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Professionalism, ability to work collaboratively with others, and ability to contribute constructively to a team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to self-start, self-direct and exercise good judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events for academic and student affairs from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate undergraduate, graduate, and prospective student events including welcome programs and ceremonies.
• Coordinate academic and departmental events such as seminars, lectures, faculty meetings, and workshops.
• Support special events with evening/weekend hours; collaborate with faculty, students, vendors, and campus partners.
• Develop event timelines, oversee on-site operations, and maintain event documentation; supervise student staff.
• Prepare communications, manage registrations, and update public event calendars; create promotional materials per branding standards.
• Identify vendors, manage purchasing, payments, and budget tracking; maintain records and develop metrics.

Skills

Event coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, event management, hospitality, marketing, public relations, 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, and celebrations, working with faculty, staff, and students to ensure successful execution.

Role requires 3+ years coordinating events, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.