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Job Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Houston Field House. The Event Manager works with the Director of Marketing and Promotions to develop and implement strategies related to revenue generation, increasing attendance, enhancing campus spirit, the fan experience, and community relations, and augmenting the visibility of the Institute. The event manager also works with the Director, Athletics Facilities & Operations on the day-to-day scheduling, contracting, and maintenance of the Houston Field House.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field 3 or more years experience in an athletic venue(s) and managing and analyzing event budgets

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of arena operations including game operations, booking and internal coordination of stakeholders Demonstrated knowledge of facility and event management Ability to develop strategies and events to generate revenue and create promotional opportunities Demonstrated knowledge of ticketing systems, and box office operations Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines Ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently or in a team setting Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Shift

Non Standard Shift - Occasional weekends and Evenings

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only Driving

No Driving

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

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Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.  Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

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