Executive Director, Event Center Operations

Job Title

Executive Director, Event Center Operations

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Executive Director, Event Center Operations in the Department of Campus Operations. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Executive Director of Tarleton’s Event Center, provides leadership for meetings, events, training sessions, conferences, and special events. This position is responsible for planning, and organizing assigned events including responsibilities such as logistical requirements of events, event documents, and conduct meetings with clients, service providers and operating departments. Provides oversight of business activities, program administration, and strategic planning and development. Position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position does require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends as required by business needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). 

Responsibilities:

• Develops program plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and ensures objectives are met.

• Develops, directs, and evaluates process compliance and internal controls.

• Directs and oversees event related services, including reservations, scheduling, planning, billing, and post-event evaluations.

• Serves as primary contact for booking high-end talent and coordinating all major events held in the Event Center.

• Leads the development and oversight of communications, promotions, and public relations for the Event Center.

• Facilitates requests for set-ups and break-downs of events and ensures that expectations are met in accordance with the users’ needs/requests.

• Promotes events, including liaising with promoters and negotiating artist contracts.

• Oversees planning and implementing of marketing resources to promote season, individual, and group ticket sales.

• Stays abreast of developments in the field.

• Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.

• Serves as a liaison and coordinates working relationships with external resources and university faculty/staff members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – s