Associate Director, Presidential Events & Protocol

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks an Associate Director for Special Events & Protocol in the Office of the President. The role leads high‑level university events and serves as a key liaison for events involving the President and First Lady, ensuring hospitality and protocol standards are met.

The position drives event projects aligned with institutional priorities, coordinates resources and budgets, and supports executive engagement with internal and external audiences, reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and oversees high-level university events and special projects hosted by the Office of the President.
• Coordinates with university-wide teams in the planning and execution of large-scale events that support institutional strategic priorities.
• Manages executive-level protocol and hospitality activities for the Office of the President, ensuring appropriate standards and practices are followed.
• Coordinates formal and informal engagement opportunities with internal and external audiences to support and strengthen the President’s university and community relationships.
• Collaborates with the Director of Special Events & Protocol and University Leadership to ensure event logistics and execution align with the President’s vision and institutional priorities.
• Represents the Office of the President on committees and working groups related to special projects, events, hospitality, and protocol, as assigned.
• Provides support for First Lady initiatives, community engagement activities, events, and calendar coordination.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks an Associate Director for Special Events & Protocol in the Office of the President. The role leads high‑level university events and serves as a key liaison for events involving the President and First Lady, ensuring hospitality and protocol standards are met.

The position drives event projects aligned with institutional priorities, coordinates resources and budgets, and supports executive engagement with internal and external audiences, reporting to