Associate Director, CCIMS, Texas McCombs

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business is seeking an Associate Director for the Center for Customer Insight and Marketing Solutions (CCIMS) on a 50% FTE schedule at UT Main Campus.

Responsibilities include advising MBA Marketing Fellows, coordinating the Marketing Fellows selection, creating live and case-based experiences, arranging guest lectures, and managing the McCombs Labs internships and annual conference.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field and seven years of related professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of marketing industry trends.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Prior client facing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Data analysis skills in Excel. Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills. Exceptional attention to detail and editing ability.
• Demonstrated success establishing effective work relationships with varied stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Previous success working independently and in a team-oriented environment to accomplish goals, implement programs and/or events, make decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom and/or other remote communication technologies as well as webinars.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the advisor for the MBA Marketing Fellows student organization
• Organize and manage the selection process for the Marketing Fellows program
• Provide content for the spring live case class (solicits companies to produce 10 live cases) and 6-7 semester long cases for the fall practicum class
• Create 5-6 academic industry experiences for students each year
• Provide 10-15 speakers for marketing faculty throughout the year
• Manage the McCombs Labs program with yearlong internships
• Direct the planning of the annual McCombs Marketing Conference (150-200 attendees) including content and speakers

Skills

Marketing trends

Oral and written presentation

Client facing

MS Office

Excel data analysis

Teamwork & collaboration

Attention to detail

Editing ability

Stakeholder relationships

Independent work

Communication skills

Remote communication tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, counseling, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Posting Title: Associate Director, CCIMS, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department: Department of Marketing

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 20, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

This Associate Director position is a part-time (50% FTE) role responsible for managing and continually improving the Center for Customer Insight and Marketing Solutions (CCIMS). The Center is designed to foster and improve synergy between marketing faculty, students, and Industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the advisor for the MBA Marketing Fellows student organization

• Organize and manage the selection process for the Marketing Fellows program
• Provide content for the spring live case class (solicits companies to produce 10 "live" cases throughout the semester), and 6-7 semester long cases for the fall practicum class
• Create 5-6 academic industry experiences for students each year

Provide 10-15 speakers for marketing faculty throughout the year.

Manage the McCombs Labs program, which partners with select companies to provide yearlong internships for students.

Direct the planning of the annual McCombs Marketing Conference (150-200 attendees across students, faculty and industry) including content, executive speakers, and a graduate case competition (16-20, 4 person teams)

Sponsor Development and Support:

• Soliciting potential new sponsors
• Sponsor Relationship management to retain sponsors
• Design and support the Marketing Department Advisory Council
• Own and design event offerings for current and potential corporate

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field and seven years of related professional experience
• Extensive knowledge of marketing industry trends
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Prior client facing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Data analysis skills in Excel. Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills. Exceptional attention to detail and editing ability.
• Demonstrated success establishing effective work relationships with varied stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Previous success working independently and in a team-oriented environment to accomplish goals, implement programs and/or events, make decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom and/or other remote communication technologies as well as webinars.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Substantial relevant work experience can substitute for Master's degree.
• Strong analytical background or work experience
• Previous higher education experience or professional experience in a complex matrixed organization
• Familiarity and knowledge of UT Austin's policies around event and business management
• Previous supervisory experience and experience in a service-oriented environment

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications (prorated based on 20 hours per week)

Working Conditions

• May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, apply. Work hours may flex accordingly and may require evenings and weekend to support School events and programming.
• This is an Austin, Texas-based position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

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• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.