University of Houston · 7 hours ago
Assistant Director, Institute Global Engagement Events
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Houston is seeking an Assistant Director for the Institute for Global Engagement Events to conceptualize, develop, coordinate, and manage special events. The role includes overseeing event details, managing budgets, and executing strategic communications for various events and initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop special events and activities across all of the University of Houston and with partners throughout the city
Coordinate and supervise all event details, from marketing through to follow-up, including coordinating and supervising event set-up, conference, meetings, special events, vendor coordination, room reservation, and audio visual equipment for various types of events (i.e. conferences, meetings, cultural presentations, etc.)
Manage event budgets and oversee staffing and volunteer support of events. Prepare and process financial documents and monitor costs. May assist in the preparation of contracts and other procurement related documents
Compose event communications for the Institute, including advertising, marketing, and publicity materials, as well as follow-up communications, relying on both traditional and social media tools
Monitor and coordinate event registration and provide status updates on upcoming events. Prepare reports for internal and external communications on events
Create, maintain, and share events calendar incorporating relevant events organized by the institute or by partner institutions across UH and Houston. Serve as the primary contact for event information and requests for events facilitated by the Institute for Global Engagement
Performs other job-related duties as required
Develops and executes strategic communications for Institute for Global Engagement events and initiatives, including advertising, marketing, publicity, website, and follow-up communications, utilizing both traditional and social media platforms
Prepares, edits, and distributes releases, stories, regularly recurring communications, social media content, and reports for internal and external audiences related to global engagement activities and events
Prepares post-event reports, summaries, and impact narratives to support institutional reporting, marketing, and assessment of global engagement initiatives
Represents the Institute for Global Engagement at campus-wide, community, and external events as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline, or the basic knowledge of more than one professional disciplines
Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related, 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience
Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and marketing
Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents with highest level of professionalism
Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Preferred
Higher Education experience
Marketing and/or storytelling experience
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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