Assistant Director, Student Events & Campus Programs

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Other UT Southwestern benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas seeks an Assistant Director of Student Events to plan and execute large-scale programs for the four schools. The role manages staff, contractors, and partnerships across university departments to ensure successful events throughout the year.

The candidate will liaise with senior leadership, deans, and committees, coordinating commencements, orientations, and other ceremonies while handling budgets, timelines, materials, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in event planning and experience with complex budgets, spreadsheets, and tracking expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high skilled coordination and professional administrative skills for high level events and project management.
• Responsible for planning, logistics and ongoing management of programs and events for four schools.
• Manage commencement and white coat ceremonies, including student/guest management, materials, music, multimedia services, and volunteer staff oversight.
• Develop and manage the communications plan for commencement and other events for four schools.
• Liaise with the Office of the President, Provost, Communications and Public Affairs, deans, and committees on student events.
• Coordinate with internal/external service providers to achieve best value for ceremonies and events.
• Participate on planning committees for recurring events including orientations, United to Serve, Second Look Weekend, and more.
• Support and back up the director of Student Life.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas seeks an Assistant Director of Student Events to plan and execute large-scale programs for the four schools. The role manages staff, contractors, and partnerships across university departments to ensure successful events throughout the year.

The candidate will liaise with senior leadership, deans, and committees, coordinating commencements, orientations, and other ceremonies while handling budgets, timelines, materials, and vendor coordination.