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41720BR

Extended Job Title:

Unit Manager

Position Description:

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID:

41720BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Coordinate services for events, such as facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

+ Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.

+ Liaison with Alumni Association and Hospitality with maintenance and scheduling.

+ Responsible for sales, collections, payroll, and operating costs.

+ Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

+ Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.

+ Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.

+ Work directly with clients to coordinate all details for their events.

+ Maintain sales growth for Merket, Frazier and Chapel facilities.

+ Communicate with kitchen/catering staff to ensure timely and proper event execution.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000.00

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Variable Work Schedule

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional Management or related area. ServeSafe Certification. TABC Server Certification.

Department:

Hospitality Services

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Senior Other Administrative

Shift:

Other

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven 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.