Events and Venue Manager

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Serve as the primary point of contact for venue reservations, conferences, educational programs, and events across the BRC and OES facilities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, logistics coordination, and stakeholder collaboration, with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing event-management software and analyzing metrics to drive continuous improvement in venue operations.

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Event ManagementLogistics CoordinationProject ManagementCustomer ServiceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningSchedulingReportingBusiness Software ProficiencyVendor CoordinationSpace Utilization AnalysisEvent Metrics AnalysisTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingDecision Making

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

TRIRIGAAsanaOracleZoom Events/WebinarsMicrosoft TeamsYouTube LiveAudiovisual Equipment

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEvent ManagementOperational RequirementsFacility ManagementCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for venue reservations, conferences, educational programs, and events across the BRC and OES facilities
Develop event plans aligned with facility capabilities, operational requirements, and university policies
Manage the full event life cycle, including scheduling, logistics, vendor coordination, communications, and day-of-event execution
Oversee room reservations, conference-room bookings, venue calendars, and space utilization
Manage a high-volume portfolio of events, including conferences of up to 500 attendees
Coordinate event-support services with the Facilities Supervisor and operations teams
Use TRIRIGA and other event-management systems to coordinate work requests and track activities
Collaborate with campus event teams, vendors, and service providers
Represent venue operations in cross-functional meetings
Monitor event progress and milestones and support revenue-generating venue activities
Analyze event metrics, space utilization, and client feedback to recommend improvements
Prepare and maintain event reports, records, and operational data
Develop and support marketing and promotional efforts for BRC and OES venues
Support compliance with university policies, procedures, and facility requirements
Compile post-event reports and recommend continuous improvements
Monitor and follow up on facility-related issues
Assist with venue-utilization reporting, event-related billing, and administrative functions
Provide backup support for the Building Operations team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of professional experience in event management, project management, hospitality, or operations
Additional related experience may substitute for the education requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis
Strong customer-service, communication, and relationship-building skills
Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to collaborate across organizations and build stakeholder consensus
Advanced event-management, logistics-coordination, and team-leadership skills
Proficiency in event-management, scheduling, reporting, and business-related software applications
Resume and cover letter required
Five or more years of event-planning and event-management experience, preferably in higher education
Experience with platforms such as Asana
Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise systems
Working knowledge of audiovisual equipment and event technology
Familiarity with Zoom Events/Webinars, Microsoft Teams, and YouTube Live

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefits-eligible position
Rice University employee benefits (benefits details linked in posting)
Emergency business-continuity remote work when required during declared emergencies or crisis events