Director of Event Services & Strategic Partnerships

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX invites applications for the position of Director, Event Services within the Community Relations & Special Events department.

The role oversees the overall management and direction of the department, providing administrative support to the VP for Institutional Advancement and directing operations including community relations, events, marketing, and public relations.

Qualifications

• Education — Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establishes department direction, goals, agendas, implementation strategies, and policies.
• Develops short and long-range goals and strategic plans to ensure the continuance of quality programs.
• Oversees and mentors departmental leadership team.
• Directs the efforts of and globally supervises department staff, setting performance standards and accountabilities.
• Ensures that programs, activities, and service comply with University, State and Federal regulations.
• Administers the budget and oversees fiscal operations of department.
• Oversees communications, promotion and public relations for department.
• Assess departmental needs with regards to administrative space, inventory, equipment, computing resources and personnel.
• Responsible for attracting external business, through creation and implementation of a marketing and public relations plans.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase appropriate external utilization of university event facilities, including rental opportunities, community partnerships, and revenue-generating activities.
• Responsible for managing high-level internal special events such as presidential events.
• Provide strategic leadership, planning, and execution of high-profile university events, including presidential functions, donor recognition and stewardship events, institutional ceremonies, advancement activities, and other special events designated by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
• Manage and oversee all event-related invoicing and billing activities, including contract review, payment tracking, account reconciliation, and resolution of billing discrepancies to ensure exceptional client service and financial integrity.Represent the University at various university events, .partnerships, and community engagement.
• Maintain close, positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and University staff as well as with the community.

Skills

Multitask

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Event management software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Registration platforms

Job description

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX invites applications for the position of Director, Event Services within the Community Relations & Special Events department.

The role oversees the overall management and direction of the department, providing administrative support to the VP for Institutional Advancement and directing operations including community relations, events, marketing, and public relations.