Job Title

Assistant Director, Event Services

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Event Services, is responsible for planning and coordinating special events for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The role will primarily be responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of special events.

Responsibilities:

• Provides fiscal and budget plans for all special events and works directly with the fiscal operations team for these plans. Develop strategies, plans, short and long-term goals and objectives for events in partnership with the IISC team.

• Manages and coordinates large conferences, retreats and special events. Oversee event and provide resolution to any issues. Generate communication, announcements and invitations to stakeholders and the public. Conduct site visits, book venues, and handles all logistical needs associated to events. Liaise with internal departments to create event proposals, secure speakers, and develop the event agenda. Coordinate online content and social media promotions.

• Develop networking materials for use of event development. Work with the Information, Impact and Sustainability Center team regarding events, high-profile meetings, and other sponsored events. Work with the administrative personnel on managing event calendar and procurement/purchasing needs. Develops, implements and steers working committee groups for these events.

• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• Six years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of web content development or layout, and fiscal/budget oversight.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 06/02/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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