Marketing and Events Manager

Role Overview

The Marketing and Events Manager serves as the primary marketing, communications, project management, and event planning resource for the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs. This position leads strategic communications, oversees divisional marketing initiatives, and manages high-profile Academic Affairs events.

What You Will Do

Lead planning and execution of all university commencement ceremonies, develop and implement integrated marketing and communication strategies, serve as project manager for major Academic Affairs initiatives and events, and provide consultation and guidance to college administrative staff on event planning and university protocols.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and multiple concurrent projects, experience developing marketing and communication strategies across multiple platforms, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field
• Five (5) years of experience in marketing, communications, project management, event management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and multiple concurrent projects
• Experience developing marketing and communication strategies across multiple platforms
• Experience supervising employees or leading cross-functional teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across a complex organization
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of university events

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental D&D
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Day Care Spending Account
• Dual Career Partner Program
• On-campus wellness opportunities
• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition benefits
• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
• Retirement benefits
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time off
• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year