On-Campus Assistant Director – Science, Tech & Law Institute

Southern Methodist University Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, TX, invites applications for an Assistant Director role at the Tsai Institute for Science, Technology, and Law. This on-campus, full-time position supports programming, operations, administration, and strategic planning.

You will oversee events from concept to execution, manage budgets and vendor relations, market Institute priorities, and coordinate communications. A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience, with at least two (2) years in event planning, marketing, nonprofit management, or financial oversight.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operations management of Tsai Institute initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Plan and manage Institute calendar of events and timelines; distribute agenda.
• Oversee Institute budget; review monthly finance reports and vendor payments.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, travel reimbursements, and expense tracking.
• Lead program management from origination to execution; coordinate with vendors and speakers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, TX, invites applications for an Assistant Director role at the Tsai Institute for Science, Technology, and Law. This on-campus, full-time position supports programming, operations, administration, and strategic planning.

You will oversee events from concept to execution, manage budgets and vendor relations, market Institute priorities, and coordinate communications. A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience are required.