{"id":1159617,"url":"https://alion.io/job/wake-forest-university-building-and-events-manager-school-of-law","title":"Building and Events Manager, School of Law","company":{"id":4571,"name":"Wake Forest University","domain":"wfu.edu","url":"https://alion.io/company/wfu","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Marketing","role_family":"Marketing","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Salem, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":47000,"max_usd":93000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":430},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Asana","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T23:06:23Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T05:20:36Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"External Applicants:\nPlease ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.\nCover Letter and Supporting Documents:\nNavigate to the \"My Experience\" application page.\n\nLocate the \"Resume/CV\" document upload section at the bottom of the page.\n\nUse the \"Select Files\" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files.\n\nImportant Note: The \"My Experience\" page is the only opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents. You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission.\nCurrent Employees:\nApply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website.\nA cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified.\nJob Description Summary\nManages day-to-day building operations, space planning, event execution, scheduling, guest logistics, and administrative services for the Wake Forest University School of Law. Serves as the primary operational liaison with University departments, vendors, and contractors to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment. Directly supervises part-time operational staff and collaborates with Law School leadership on institutional priorities.Job Description\nEssential Functions:\nBuilding Operations and Facilities Management\nManage day-to-day operations of the Worrell Professional Center, including access, maintenance, repairs, furnishings, signage, keys, supplies, and related services.\nServe as primary Law School liaison with University Facilities, Real Estate, EHS, Security, Transportation & Parking, and other central departments.\nMonitor facility conditions to identify priorities for maintenance, renovations, and furnishings; coordinate responses to building disruptions and emergency repairs.\nSpace Planning and Facility Projects\nCoordinate short- and long-term space planning and utilization for faculty, staff, students, and administrative operations.\nManage approved office assignments, relocations, reconfigurations, and renovation projects.\nRepresent Law School operational needs on construction and facility-improvement projects, maintaining timelines and status updates for stakeholders.\nEvent Operations, Scheduling, and Guest Logistics\nManage operational planning, execution, and logistical support for Law School events, including high-profile visits involving University leaders, judges, and distinguished guests.\nCoordinate event service requirements (tech, catering, security, parking, accessibility) with internal and external providers.\nOversee master calendar scheduling, space allocations, and conflict resolution.\nCoordinate travel, lodging, itineraries, and hospitality logistics for visiting guests and faculty candidates.\nOperational Resources and Administration\nManage vendors, contractors, purchasing, and resource allocation supporting facilities and events.\nTrack service delivery and expenditures to identify cost-effectiveness and efficiency opportunities.\nMaintain operational records, inventories, and documentation to support budget planning.\nStaff Supervision and Service Operations\nSupervise the part-time Events Assistant and part-time Mail Services Coordinator, including workload distribution, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and oversight of mail and event workflows.\nOther Functions:\nDevelop and maintain operational procedures, workflows, and standards aligned with University policies.\nPerform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned by Law School leadership.\nRequired Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:\nBachelor's degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, event management, or operations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).\nMinimum 2 years of experience supervising staff or leading work teams.\nDemonstrated experience coordinating complex operational projects with multi-stakeholder groups, vendors, and contractors.\nGeneral knowledge of building operations, facilities coordination, safety protocols, and event logistics.\nStrong project management, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse academic and professional audiences.\nAbility to exercise sound independent judgment within policy parameters.\nProficiency with standard office productivity, scheduling, and project/event management software.\nValid driver's license and ability to work flexible hours (including occasional evenings/weekends) as operational needs require.\nPreferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:\nExperience in higher education or a professional school environment.\nExperience with facility renovations, space planning, or high-profile event coordination.\nProfessional certification (CFM, CMP, PMP, or equivalent).\nFamiliarity with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Workday, EMS, Asana).\nAccountabilities:\nScope of Authority: Authorized to resolve routine operational issues, scheduling conflicts, and service requests within established Law School priorities, approved budgets, and University policy.\nResource Management: Responsible for monitoring assigned budgets, approving routine purchases, and submitting data-driven recommendations for space, capital, and vendor expenditures.\nRepresentation: Authorized to act as the primary operational representative for the Law School in university-wide committee meetings and contractor/vendor negotiations.\nEscalation Threshold: Responsible for identifying high-risk facility issues, major policy exceptions, or unbudgeted expenses and escalating them to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.\nPhysical Requirements & Enviromental Conditions:\nAbility to regularly navigate an office and academic building environment to inspect spaces and support event execution.\nAbility to remain stationary or mobile for extended periods based on event demands.\nAbility to push, pull, lift, and transport event or facility materials weighing up to 30 lbs.\nPrimary work occurs indoors; occasional local travel across campus and outdoor work during campus events or facility inspections is required.\nRequires occasional evening/weekend hours and availability for emergency facility responses during severe weather or building disruptions.\nWake Forest University School of Law Statement of Non-Discrimination and Equality of Opportunity:\nWake Forest University School of Law will foster and maintain equality of opportunity for students, faculty, and staff, without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or military status.\n\nWake Forest University Statement:\nWake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.\nAdditional Job Description\n*This position is not eligible for sponsorship ofnon-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.\nTime Type Requirement\nFull timeNote to Applicant:\nThis position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.\nIn order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nThe University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.\nAccommodations for Applicants\nIf you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact  or (336) 758-4700.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8862,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Education","Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T23:06:23Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/wake-forest-university-building-and-events-manager-school-of-law","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/wake-forest-university-building-and-events-manager-school-of-law.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T15:44:11Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}