Event Operations Manager | Full-Time | Kovalchick Complex @ IUP

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Event Operations Manager | Full-Time | Kovalchick Complex @ IUP

Location

US-PA-Indiana

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

moments ago (9/6/2026 8:51 AM)

Job ID

2026-34391

Location Name

Kovalchick Complex @ IUP

Category

Venue Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-PA-Indiana

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

15701

Location : Address

711 Pratt Dr

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

12/4/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Event Operations Manager will supervise, coordinate, lead, and participate in all matters of facility operations, including but not limited to daily maintenance, event set-ups, changeovers, event coverage, and assisting in custodial services. This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 - $52,000 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

Located on Indiana University of Pennsylvania's campus, the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is a state-of-the-art venue offering a variety of meeting, banquet, consumer show, and entertainment options. While owned by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), IUP selected Oak View Group to manage the daily operations of the Kovalchick Complex. Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions.

Manage and supervise the custodial needs of the facility. Manage and supervise the setup and operational needs of the facility. Oversee preventive and regular maintenance for all facility-related equipment, HVAC, lighting, and plumbing. Maintains the building to OVG standards. Maintain storage areas and equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain safe, secure, and sanitary working conditions and leave the work area in a clean and orderly fashion. Manages and supervises outside contractors/third-party vendors. Ensures facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Monitor the compliance of standard operating procedures. Manage and participate in day-to-day operations of the facility. Serve as Manager on Duty for office and event hours coverage as required. Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients. Assist Director of Sportscenter with event coverage and client access to the building. Periodically conducts an inventory of all equipment. Monitor and maintain custodial supplies inventory and usage. Coordinate supply purchase needs with Director of Operations. Maintain all building equipment, tools, and supplies. Make recommendations for Capital purchases related to areas of functional responsibility. Assist in Operations and Events budget planning. Trains part-time and/or temporary employees in orientation to the building, proper cleaning techniques and schedules,