Assistant Director, High-Impact University Events

Southern Methodist University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University seeks an Assistant Director of Events to lead planning and execution of academic ceremonies, donor events, and dean-led projects within the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. The role collaborates with internal clients, caterers, vendors, and campus partners to deliver premier events.

The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, plus experience with CRM systems, Excel, and database processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of professional work experience; 3+ years in event logistics or project management.
• Experience in higher education and with high-profile guests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of events for the Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
• Collaborate with internal teams, caterers, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide executive support to the Chief of Staff and manage time-sensitive tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Database management

Cloud-based tools

Job description

Southern Methodist University seeks an Assistant Director of Events to lead planning and execution of academic ceremonies, donor events, and dean-led projects within the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. The role collaborates with internal clients, caterers, vendors, and campus partners to deliver premier events.

The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, plus experience with CRM systems, Excel, and database processes.