Lead Planner, Student Events & Campus Programs

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 is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Events to lead large-scale programs for the four schools, coordinating staff, contractors, and university partners to ensure events run smoothly throughout the year.

This role partners with executive offices, deans, and committees, shaping planning for orientations, United to Serve, and major ceremonies, while managing budgets, resources, and services to deliver memorable student experiences.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in event planning and managing complex budgets.
• Experience collaborating with multiple university departments on high-profile events.
• Ability to oversee staff, contractors, and volunteers for large programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage large-scale events for UT Southwestern's four schools.
• Coordinate logistics, staff, and volunteers; liaise with senior offices.
• Develop communications for commencement and other major events.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Staff coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Events to lead large-scale programs for the four schools, coordinating staff, contractors, and university partners to ensure events run smoothly throughout the year.

This role partners with executive offices, deans, and committees, shaping planning for orientations, United to Serve, and major ceremonies, while managing budgets, resources, and services to deliver memorable student experiences.