Assistant Director, Student Events & Ceremonies

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Assistant Director of Student Events to plan and execute large-scale events for its four schools. This role will manage staff, contractors, and cross-department collaborations to ensure successful annual programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating commencements, ceremonies, and student-focused events, while developing communication plans and overseeing vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in event planning with complex budgets.
• Experience coordinating large-scale university events.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-skilled coordination and professional administrative support for high-level events and projects.
• Plan, logistics and ongoing management of programs and events for four UT Southwestern schools.
• Manage commencement and white coat ceremonies: student/guest management, materials, music, multimedia, volunteers.
• Develop and manage communication plans for commencements and other events.
• Collaborate with the Office of the President, Provost, Communications and Public Affairs, deans, and committees.
• Work with internal and external service providers for high-profile ceremonies and events.
• Participate in planning committees for orientations and other student events.
• Support the director of Student Life as backup.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Assistant Director of Student Events to plan and execute large-scale events for its four schools. This role will manage staff, contractors, and cross-department collaborations to ensure successful annual programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating commencements, ceremonies, and student-focused events, while developing communication plans and overseeing vendors.