Senior Events Coordinator, Center for Transportation Research, Cockrell School of Engineering
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Senior Events Coordinator, Center for Transportation Research, Cockrell School of Engineering----
Hiring Department:
Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) is a multidisciplinary and multimodal research institute situated within the Cockrell School.
With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School and CTR embody the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Purpose
Assist and participate in the event planning processes/activities for a research unit.
Responsibilities
Maintain logistical and scheduling details and communicate event planning among all involved, including day-of execution.
Work in collaboration with the CTR team lead, project sponsors, and contract subcontractors to ensure all events are executed efficiently and in a manner that reflects sponsor vision.
Manage budgets for events.
Source and manage vendors where appropriate.
Effectively communicates and works within a team to execute goals and solve problems within the unit or between units.
Other duties as needed or assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience producing professional-level events.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Professional demeanor and ability to interface effectively with a wide variety of staff, faculty, donors, and vendors.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and resourcefulness.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member in a team-oriented environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Some travel required for site visits and conference attendance.
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