Events & Logistics Assistant

Southern Methodist University; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Event Assistant to provide administrative support for Presidential and University events. Responsibilities include coordinating attendance and ticket sales, logistics, and general office tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 1 year of clerical experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of clerical and administrative support experience.
• Experience coordinating events is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track event attendance and ticket sales via mail, email, online, and phone.
• Provide event logistics support and manage materials, vendor coordination, and invoices.
• Screen calls, manage correspondence, and assist with board relations and donor/stakeholder interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling university leadership information.
• Support program services team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Cvent

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cvent

Job description

Southern Methodist University is seeking an Event Assistant to provide administrative support for Presidential and University events. Responsibilities include coordinating attendance and ticket sales, logistics, and general office tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 1 year of clerical experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Evening/weekend availability is required.