About this opportunity
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center lists this Assistant Director Student Events, Student Life opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Student Events will be responsible for planning and implementation of all aspects of large‑scale programs and events for the schools of UT Southwestern Medical Center. This position will be responsible for managing a variety of staff and contractors and will collaborate with various University departments to ensure multiple high‑profile events throughout the year are a success.
Assists as a liaison with the Office of the President, the Provost Office, Communications and Public Affairs, deans of the four schools, and committees working on all student events. Actively participate on planning committees for recurring events including orientations, United to Serve, Second Look Weekend (MS0) and various other opportunities involved with students.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
Experience
6 years of experience in event planning and
Experience working with complex budgets, preparing financial spreadsheets, and tracking expenditures
Additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of stated degree requirements on a year for year basis.
JOB DUTIES
Provide high skilled coordination and professional administrative skills for high level events and project management.
Responsible for the planning, logistics and ongoing management of programs and events for our four schools.
Manage key aspects of commencement and white coat ceremonies, including student and guest management, school, college, program coordination, printed materials, music, multimedia services, recruitment and management of volunteer staff, oversight of logic. Use independent judgment & discretion for University's high-profile events.
Develop and manage the communication plan for commencement as well as other events for four schools, ensuring correct information is circulated to faculty, staff, students, parents and published for external audiences in a timely manner.
Assists as a liaison with the Office of the President, the Provost Office, Communications and Public Affairs, deans of the four schools, and committees working on all student events.
Work with internal and external service providers, to achieve best value and excellent service for high‑profile ceremonies and events (catering, print, design, venues, photography, others as required).
Actively participate on planning committees for recurring events including orientations, United to Serve, Second Look Weekend (MS0) and various other opportunities involved with students.
Supports and acts as backup for the director of Student Life.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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