Senior Event Manager

Requirements

• Event management experience with basketball or hockey is preferred but not required.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Sports/Event Management, Hospitality, Theater and Drama, Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience in field.
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• Upload required documents:
• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
• Resume
• Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Event Manager Job Summary: Wisconsin Athletics is seeking a driven and experienced professional to join our well‑established Event Management team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play the primary role in supporting concerts and major live events at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center while also assisting with event operations for our 23 UW athletic programs. In this role, the Senior Event Manager will serve as a key liaison for event promoters and production managers throughout every stage of the event process. Responsibilities include communicating with partners during pre‑event planning, overseeing on‑site execution, and assisting with post‑event settlement. The position requires careful coordination of all event needs based on client contracts, production riders, and venue requirements to ensure every detail is executed at the highest level. Alongside concert and special event duties, the role also includes supporting the broader event management team working at various athletic contests and department events. Candidate will have primary responsibility for managing a specific sport, depending on departmental needs and the candidate's strengths. The ideal candidate will be passionate about booking, concerts, and live events, and will demonstrate strong motivation, adaptability, and the ability to remain level‑headed in a fast-paced environment. Success in this position requires a team‑oriented mindset, a strong work ethic, excellent organization, and creativity in problem-solving. The person selected for this role should thrive under pressure and bring a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for all event participants and guests. Key Job Responsibilities: Establishes and sustains relationships with internal and external stakeholders May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures Monitors the budget and approves expenditures Establishes and executes day-to-day operational functions and goals of events to align with existing strategy Department: Wisconsin Athletics, Event Operations

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