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The University of Texas at Austin · 14 hours ago

Assistant Director of Development, Texas McCombs

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is home to the Texas McCombs School of Business, a leading business school in an innovative city. The Assistant Director of Development will support donor engagement and event logistics, working closely with the DESE team to ensure successful experiences for alumni and donors.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support planning and logistics for McCombs strategic donor and alumni engagement events in McCombs’ key cities (e.g., New York, Dallas, Houston, London)

Help manage venue coordination, catering, attendee lists and supplies

Work closely with DESE team to coordinate messaging and branding

Coordinate meeting logistics and programming for BBA Advisory Board, MBA Board, NYFM Council, WSFM Council, and other leadership groups

Collaborate with the Senior Associate Director to ensure alignment on invitations, agendas, and post-event follow-up

Support committee breakout sessions and manage event materials

Support council stewardship events and pipeline-building engagements in partnership with the Senior Associate Director

Assist with run-of-show, agenda and PowerPoint materials

Work closely with the Director on logistics for McCombs wide signature events

Manage timelines, vendor communications and collateral preparation

Partner with the Director on execution planning; assist with event materials and day-of support

In collaboration with Director, coordinate logistics for global-facing engagement opportunities global city alumni engagement events

Plan and support student–mixers and related events to enhance the School's academic programs, student experience and community-building between New York for McCombs board members and students

Liaise with the Wall Street for McCombs academic program to support co-curricular programming that builds the student pipeline to alumni networks

Assist the Director with event strategy, vendor negotiations, and DESE-wide initiatives

Provide prep and staffing support to team-led events as needed

Serve as a backup for other team members during peak periods

Serve as a collaborative member of the DESE team and regularly partner with stakeholders across the School of Business, University Development, Office of the Provost, President's Office and other university groups on event operations

Qualification

Event managementLogistics planningInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsWritten communicationOrganizational skillsSelf-starterTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years of experience in event management

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Self-starter and self-reliant and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and recording data

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational and analytical skills

Experience using Microsoft Office

Commitment to providing excellent customer service

Experience composing correspondence and other written materials

Ability to travel nationally and internationally on an occasional basis for events in key cities

Preferred

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Experience working in a higher education setting

Experience working with The University of Texas rules, policies, procedures and event planning

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.