Associate Director of Events and Engagement

Associate Director of Events and Engagement Location PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Salary $65,000 + depending on qualifications Benefits Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card Responsibilities Event and meeting management for TAMEST annual meeting (350-400 attendees, held each February), including management and coordination of venue, housing, audio-visual, speakers and program, logistics, travel and vendors. Event and meeting management of 1-day fall summits. Work with TAMEST team to design and execute the summit. Additional meetings and event management for occasional lectures, board meetings, networking events and other receptions. Management and operational support for solicitation of sponsorships for annual conference and other meetings and events; stewardship of committed sponsors. Operational support for stewardship of members and supporters, including assistance with communications and correspondence. Stewardship and strategic engagement of members and member institutions, including working with TAMEST team on outreach for annual membership dues. Operational support for annual member giving campaign. Operational support for fundraising and development opportunities to fund and expand TAMEST programs and initiatives. Tracking and reporting of event and fundraising metrics. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. At least five years of meetings and events management experience with a strong track record of success. Familiarity with the scientific research enterprise in Texas, including major research universities, medical centers, industry and government. Excellent communication abilities (verbal, written and personal) and talent for engaging high-level leaders and administrators. Strong critical and strategic thinking skills and ability to work well under pressure in an organized way with strong attention to detail. Experience working in a team environment and independently, ability to collaborate well. Preferred Qualifications Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification. Experienced leadership of an event team. Experience working with high-level executives and university administrators in meetings and events management, particularly in the state of Texas. Experience in the creation and execution of fundraising strategies, particularly event sponsorships, preferably in an academic or non-profit environment. Experience in a Salesforce-based constituent database. Experience with Canva. Working Conditions This position is based in Austin Prolonged screen time and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Occasional travel for events and meetings will be required, including overnight and/or weekend work due to events. Flexibility and adaptability in schedule are essential Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr