Job Details

Event Coordinator

Position Number: 7162522
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Event Coordinator
Lubbock
44785BR
Hospitality Services

Position Description
Plans, coordinates, publicizes, and implements special events, including social events, recognition celebrations, conferences, and meetings. Facilitates production of events by coordinating with performing groups, arranging publicity, and approving expenditures.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Coordinate event setup logistics, including room layouts, furniture placement, decor handling, equipment needs, campus deliveries, and overall event readiness.
Work directly with event planners, clients, and internal partners to understand event needs, participate in site visits, and offer setup recommendations.
Ensure event spaces are prepared accurately, safely, and by established deadlines.
Provide professional customer service before, during, and after events, including greeting customers and responding to setup, facility, or operational needs.
Support a positive client experience by communicating clearly, following through on event needs, and helping resolve issues as they arise.
Schedule, train, direct, and monitor full-time, student, and temporary setup staff.
Ensure staff complete assigned work safely, efficiently and in alignment with departmental expectations and university policies.
Provide day-to-day task direction and ensure employees remain on task and responsible with university time, property, and resources.
Monitor time and attendance practices, including punch-in and punch-out accountability.
Recognize strong performance and address performance concerns through appropriate coaching, feedback, and private corrective guidance.
Monitor assigned event and facility spaces for cleanliness, safety, maintenance needs, and overall operational readiness.
Maintain working knowledge of building environments, including AV, lighting, heating and air, outdoor areas, parking, access needs, and general facility conditions.
Oversee basic custodial and maintenance needs for Hance Chapel and other assigned spaces.
Submit, communicate, and track maintenance needs through the Hospitality work order system.
Support safety practices in buildings, during event setups, while moving equipment, and when operating university vehicles on campus or in the community.
Respond to emergency or after-hours needs when on call or assigned.
Coordinate and support campus deliveries, equipment movement, truck usage, event supplies, and operational logistics needed for events and departmental activities.
Ensure safe and appropriate use of university vehicles, event equipment, mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), tools, supplies, and related resources.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Range
$21.39 - $27.84 - $34.23

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.