Special Events Supervisor - Parking Services
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Management
Posted on April 26, 2024
UT Parking & Transportation
Special Events Supervisor
Description
This position supervises the special events parking program for the University reporting directly to the UT Parking Special Events Manager. Specific responsibilities include assisting with hiring and training personnel, planning and organizing set-up and operations aspects for special events and field supervision of the parking and transit aspects of special events that impact the University. This position coordinates and collaborates with internal and external event planners/organizers, law enforcement personnel, event supervisors, transportation staff and others. The special events parking and transit program is highly visible and has a significant impact on the University community, sponsoring campus departments/units, and external customers visiting the campus and attending events. This position is extremely unique at the University and requires strong skills in managing multiple priorities, making decisions, oftentimes instantaneously, regarding complex issues, and maintaining a work schedule to ensure proper oversight of parking and transit activities for hundreds of annual special campus events many of which occur weekends, evenings and holidays.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma required. Completion of some college coursework and/or relevant training preferred.
Experience:
Three years of full- or part-time experience in events management. One year of supervisory experience in a full-time capacity.
Job Skills: Effective oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively plan and organize; high level of customer service skills; proven ability to follow policies and procedures; ability to act independently; proven ability to comply with cash handling and fiscal procedures; ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups; and ability to maintain consistent professional behavior and demeanor particularly in demanding and intense situations which often exist during special events. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
