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Portland State University is hiring a Building and Event Venue Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Campus Events
and Student Union (CESU) venue portfolio including Smith Memorial Student Union, Hoffman Hall and Viking Pavilion Arena. This position
provides high-quality customer service while managing the operational needs of venues, ensuring a positive memorable experience for diverse
audiences.
and Student Union (CESU) venue portfolio including Smith Memorial Student Union, Hoffman Hall and Viking Pavilion Arena. This position
provides high-quality customer service while managing the operational needs of venues, ensuring a positive memorable experience for diverse
audiences.
Managing the operational logistics of the venue portfolio requires excellent time management and interpersonal
communication skills to ensure consistency, continuity, and equity for the campus community. Primary duties include event production
(setup/breakdown), ensuring safety and security protocols are met, establishing and adjusting building hours, initiating and overseeing
space improvements including building maintenance and repairs, managing custodial services, and budget management. This position has a high
degree of autonomy, allowing the manager to be creative in how they manage space to meet the needs of students, employees, and tenants.
communication skills to ensure consistency, continuity, and equity for the campus community. Primary duties include event production
(setup/breakdown), ensuring safety and security protocols are met, establishing and adjusting building hours, initiating and overseeing
space improvements including building maintenance and repairs, managing custodial services, and budget management. This position has a high
degree of autonomy, allowing the manager to be creative in how they manage space to meet the needs of students, employees, and tenants.
Reporting to the Director of Campus Events and Student Union, the Building and Event Venue Operations Manager supervises
one full-time employee and has oversight of the Student Operations Team comprising 30-50 student employees and a robust student training
program. The position works closely with departments across the campus, including Facilities & Property Management, Office of
Information Technology, Athletics, and Campus Public Safety.
one full-time employee and has oversight of the Student Operations Team comprising 30-50 student employees and a robust student training
program. The position works closely with departments across the campus, including Facilities & Property Management, Office of
Information Technology, Athletics, and Campus Public Safety.
This permanent, full-time position is part of an innovative
team and spends 70% of their time managing the needs of Smith Memorial Student Union and 30% of their time managing operations at the Viking
Pavilion Arena. Employment at PSU includes a comprehensive benefits package with at least 35 days of paid time off each year, 95%
employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of tuition for you, dependent children, and your
spouse or domestic partner.
Requirements:
- Two years of related experience in the building
operations, event services, or hospitality industries, AND a bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR four years of related
experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Demonstrated effective communication and service skills
within a diverse customer and stakeholder base. - Demonstrated ability to effectively create and maintain collaborative and
professional relationships. - Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Compensation:
- The starting annual salary rate for this position is $48,648 – $57,768 and may may be negotiable above this range. PSU’s excellent
benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee,
spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. - Please visit the total compensation calculator website to see the
added value of PSU’s employee benefits at https://www.pdx.edu/hr/psu-total-compensation-calculator - Relocation reimbursement may be available.
For more information and to submit your application, visit https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/37550
