Job Description

Mgr,Venue Operations

Requisition ID
req37592
Working Title
Mgr,Venue Operations
Position Grade
13
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a vibrant community of artists, scholars, educators, and creative professionals spanning the departments of Art, Film & Digital Arts, Music, and Theatre & Dance; interdisciplinary arts programs; the UNM Art Museum; and Tamarind Institute. Together, these areas advance the College’s mission through education, creative practice, research, exhibitions, performances, and engagement with communities across New Mexico and beyond. The Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology (CCAT) builds upon these strengths by creating a shared environment where artistic disciplines, emerging technologies, and new forms of collaboration come together through teaching, creative work, and public programming.

The CCAT Venue Operations Manager provides leadership and coordination for the day-to-day operations and use of this complex, multi-purpose facility. The position manages building-wide scheduling and space utilization; coordinates the logistical and operational needs of events, performances, exhibitions, meetings, and other activities; and serves as a primary liaison among College leadership, departments, University service providers, event organizers, vendors, contractors, and community partners. The manager develops and implements facility-use procedures, coordinates building access and security needs, supports facility rentals and revenue-generating activities, oversees shared resources, and facilitates ticketing, event services, and public-facing operations. The position also contributes to space planning, facility improvements, emergency preparedness, event promotion and communications, and the collection of facility-use and attendance data. Through these responsibilities, the manager ensures CCAT’s shared spaces and resources are coordinated effectively while partnering with individual departments and programs on the specialized technical and programmatic needs of their respective spaces.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating operations, scheduling, and logistics for a multi-use facility, performing arts venue, academic facility, cultural institution, conference center, or similarly complex environment serving multiple programs and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing centralized scheduling and event coordination processes, including space reservations, event calendars, resource allocation, event setup, load-in/load-out, and coordination of concurrent activities across multiple spaces.
• Experience coordinating public-facing events and working collaboratively with internal departments and external service providers, including security, facilities, custodial services, catering, vendors, contractors, and other event support personnel.
• Experience developing, implementing, or administering organization-wide event systems and procedures, such as ticketing and payment systems, facility-use procedures, event request workflows, attendance tracking, and operational reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships and balance the needs of multiple academic, creative, administrative, and community stakeholders within a shared facility.
• Experience supporting the marketing and promotion of events, including development of basic digital and print promotional materials; working knowledge of graphic design, web, email, social media, or related communications tools is preferred.
• Experience managing shared facility resources and equipment, including establishing scheduling, access, inventory, safety, and usage procedures for resources used by multiple programs or departments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex, collaborative environment, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, establish operational priorities, and lead initiatives involving multiple departments or organizational units.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
College of Fine Arts Administration (694A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/2/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter describing their interest in the position and addressing how their experience, skills, and qualifications align with the preferred qualifications outlined in the posting.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.