Event Specialist - TTU bei Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Lubbock
Position Description
Assists with the development and implementation of special events. Facilitates production of events by communicating with vendors, guests, internal staff and customers.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Answer phones, return voicemails, greet walk-ins, reply to emails, send & follow up on room contracts. Collect payments following University guidelines on handling credit cards, cash, and checks.
- Maintain the reservation books, door signs, weekly reports. Be comfortable with software programs needed to complete essential job functions. AV, learn and operate sound & video systems, laptops, and other required equipment.
- Interact with set-up team to ensure they have the correct details, help with set-ups, preparing with clean event space when required. Operate within our team to make the best events for our clients using a sales attitude and working efficiently.
- Greet customers, answer questions, give tours, meet with clients to plan event details, and document. Help in operations at Hance Chapel will sit in on memorial events, weddings, lectures, etc.
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
17.77
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Schedule may vary
Work Location
Lubbock
Department
Hospitality Services
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Office and Admn Wkrs All Other
Shift
Other
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
