Events Manager, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution
• Leads all phases of KBH Energy Center industry and alumni events, including the Honoree Dinner, Annual Symposium, regional programs, executive convenings, industry panels, networking receptions, and other signature initiatives.
• Develops comprehensive event plans, timelines, production schedules, and detailed run-of-show documents to ensure seamless execution of high-profile programs.
• Manages speaker and panelist relations, including outreach, confirmations, briefing materials, coordination of logistics and travel, preparation calls, and on-site hosting.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for speakers, moderators, sponsors, and VIP guests, ensuring a professional, high-touch experience that reflects the stature of the Center and The University of Texas at Austin.
• Oversees vendor selection and management (venues, catering, A/V production, staging, décor, photography, etc.), including contract negotiation and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Develops and manages event budgets; tracks revenue and expenses; ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment with approved financial plans.
• Manages registration platforms, guest lists, seating strategies, sponsor recognition execution, and on-site logistics.
• May oversee student workers, interns, or temporary event staff in support of event execution.
• Event Strategy & Stakeholder Management
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and Managing Director to evaluate and enhance existing events/programs and develop new, mission-aligned initiatives that advance the Center's strategic objectives.
• Tracks and reports key metrics including attendance, sponsorship revenue, engagement outcomes, and post-event evaluations to inform future planning.
• Coordinates across University units (President's Office, Provost's Office, Development, Communications, McCombs, and other campus partners) to align messaging, branding, and stakeholder engagement.
• Recommends and implements operational improvements to increase efficiency, professionalism, and overall program impact.
• Sponsor & Corporate Engagement
• Manages existing and cultivates new event sponsors and corporate partners in coordination with Center leadership.
• Supports sponsorship outreach for major programs, including preparing proposals and materials, tracking commitments, and ensuring fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
• Oversees sponsor recognition strategy (branding placement, speaking roles, reserved seating, collateral inclusion, etc.) and ensures delivery of agreed-upon

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Events Manager, Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center ---- Hiring Department: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Energy Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/ The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy (KBH) Center seeks to be the pre-eminent energy center at the intersection of energy, business, law, and policy. "The focus of the center is education for our students and convening experts and leaders in the energy sector to explore the most pressing issues facing the energy industry today." Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Founding Member. Learn more here- https://www.kbhenergycenter-and-initiatives.utexas.edu/ Purpose This position manages the planning and execution of the KBH Energy Center's industry and alumni events, which represent a significant component of the Center's annual programming and external engagement. Working under the direction of the Managing Director, the role oversees logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, speaker and panelist support, and on-site event execution to ensure high-quality, professional programs. The position also supports sponsor engagement related to major events, including coordination of sponsor benefits and ongoing communication. The individual in this role will interact regularly with industry professionals, alumni, and University partners, and must be capable of independently managing complex projects while aligning with the Center's strategic priorities as set by leadership.

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