Business Operations Manager for Events and Conferences

Posted: 03/07/2025

Xavier University is currently seeking a Business Operations Manager who will play a key role in supporting the Department of Events and Conferences by managing business operations, financial processes, and administrative functions. This position ensures efficient office operations, provides high-level administrative support, and helps optimize financial and logistical processes to support successful event planning and execution.

Job Responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

  • Operations Management: Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the department
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecast revenue, manage P-Card spend and processes
  • Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with clients
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure department complies with local regulations, health and safety standards, and event-specific legal requirements
  • Reporting and Analysis: Track key performance indicates such as occupancy rates, customer satisfaction, and revenue generation
  • Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Events and Conferences staff
Required Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree required in Administrative Business Support or related field
  • 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier’s website by Friday, March 21, 2025. 

Benefits:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.
·        Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
·        Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
·        Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
·        Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
·        Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.