Operations & Events Manager

Operations And Events Manager The Operations and Events Manager is a key member of the Finance and Administration team within the Owen Graduate School of Management (Owen) at Vanderbilt University. This position is vital to the community experience, combining responsibility for building maintenance oversight and daily facilities operations with event management and support of the operations and events team. The Operations and Events Manager serves as a leader in operational excellence, ensuring the physical environment supports Owen's mission while coordinating and executing programming that enhances the community experience.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, and project management skills with the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently. The Operations and Events Manager is highly collaborative, working with individuals at all levels throughout Owen and the University. The Owen Graduate School of Management is a professional school at Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Our size and focus allow us to interact with students, faculty, alumni, and recruiters as individuals so that we can better understand and help each achieve their goals. This is how we build our culture one that is built upon the Owen Essentials Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Inclusiveness, Collaborative Community, Innovation and Learning. The Finance & Administration office is dedicated to supporting Owen faculty, staff, and students with their financial activities, employment, and payroll actions, and various administrative and facilities needs of the school.

Please Note: This position is deemed to be in-person, expected to work at OGSM 5 days a week. Duties and Responsibilities Facilities Management of the Management Hall and Auxiliary Facilities Event Management Project Management Other Responsibilities Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required Service-oriented; experience working in academic setting preferred Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills with ability to manage diverse stakeholders Detail oriented and organized with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Able to provide technical advice in area of expertise Able to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments Positive, collaborative, and engaged self-starter that thrives in customer interactions Innovative, friendly, and positive personality enjoys learning and problem-solving Able to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend hours for events Skilled in general Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Required Skills Corporate Travel Management - VU Discretion - VU Editing - VU Event Planning - VU Expense Management - VU Process Improvement - VU Project Coordination - VU Purchasing - VU Records Management - VU Relationship Management - VU Strategic Prioritization - VU About Us At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running.

We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story.

We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story. Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Info Job Identification 10008366 Posting Date 05/26/2026, 06:54 PM Locations Nashville, TN, United States (On-site) Job Schedule Full time Job Category University Operations Job Function Administrative Support Management Level Individual Contributor 3