THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Special Events Center and Auditorium Director
CODE: 0345
FUNCTION: To provide the necessary administration, management and supervision of
the overall operations of the Special Events Center and the Texas Hall Auditorium.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, develops, directs and controls the
comprehensive activities, services and operations of the Special Events Center and Texas
Hall. Responsible for planning, booking, scheduling, negotiating, and contracting for
events and facilities. May meet with clients to determine their event needs. Plans and
administers an annual operating budget for each program. Implements internal controls
for monitoring annual budgets, fiscal reporting, rental contracts, billings, systems
management, and facilities management services. Protects, maintains and enhances each
facility and related assets of each facility in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner.
Responsible for the coordination of maintenance, safety, security, appearance and
cleanliness of buildings/grounds. Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to
hiring, training, professional development, discipline and evaluation. Allocates personnel
and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Works closely with
administrators, institutions, facilities management and faculty to accommodate and
facilitate their programmatic needs.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: VP Finance and Campus Operations
SUPERVISES: Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to hiring, training,
professional development, discipline and evaluation.
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a
system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department
operations are effective and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department
financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental demands: Exposure to standard office
conditions. Physical tasks: Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation; Security
Sensitive; criminal background check conducted . Additional Working Conditions:
Position may require extended hours (daily), work on weekends (on occasion), occasional
travel to Austin or other cities for meetings and/or for training sessions, workshops, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree. Minimum of 10 years related
experience, including 5 years at a Director level or higher of a large department
demonstrating progressive management responsibilities and duties.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in a related field. Experience in
promoting, marketing and managing Arenas and/or Special Events Centers.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Specific job requirements or physical location of some
positions allocated to this classification, may render the position security sensitive, and
thereby subject to the provisions of Section §51.215 Texas Education Code.
DATE: 09/2007