Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX
posted 2 days ago
About the position
This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The position will execute a variety of tasks and deliver results for highly-complex problems. They will contribute as a proactive team member and administer and market multiple aspects of the Maguire Energy Institute programs and projects. Examples of support for the Maguire Energy Institute include the Institute's academic programs, co-curricular programs, advisory board relations, direct and social media marketing, newsletters, website maintenance, student and external event planning, scholarships, organizational administrative and operational aspects of all programs. The position will maintain accurate databases/trackers of alumni and advisory board members; coordinate with vendors; assist in the preparation of quarterly reports; processing of scholarships and expense reimbursements. Position will require the ability to handle donor and student information with discretion.
Responsibilities
- Develop/maintain website and SMU systems such as SMU360 and manage social media presence across all platforms.
- Coordinate and manage content across all channels.
- Work with marketing communication in preparing Institute collateral.
- Prepare quarterly newsletters and copy for press releases as needed.
- Manage 3rd party vendors.
- Provide administration support to the Institute, faculty, students, Board of Advisors and applicants in managing and expanding its MSES degree program, undergraduate energy concentration, Spindletop program and other co-curricular activities.
- Identify, develop and implement strategies to improve office and program function.
- Assist in the planning, development and coordination of Maguire Energy Institute program events and sponsorships including but not limited to Advisory Board meetings, treks, speakers, lecture Series, symposium and seminar series.
- Coordinate/schedule arrangements for speakers.
- Maintain master schedule of all Institute events.
- Oversight of interns / students workers.
- Coordinate/schedule arrangements for speakers, process payments, order and organize materials.
- Source promotional items from preferred vendors.
- Assist in the development of budget, budgeting for events and collateral.
- Work with DEA on yearly endowment reports.
- Submit expense reports.
- Manage contracts for events and work with Cox Contract Liaison on all approvals.
- Actively oversee all events, workshops, corporate treks, meetings and networking engagements.
- Travel to events, conferences, corporate treks and competitions as needed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- A degree in Business, Marketing or closely related field is preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience is required.
- Extensive experience in digital marketing, including website maintenance, social media and direct channels.
- Experience in customer database management (e.g., salesforce), internet research, direct marketing tools is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in event planning and execution is preferred.
- Copywriting / earned media experience considered a plus.
- Experience in higher education settings preferred, but will consider other backgrounds (e.g., corporate, agency) with a demonstrated willingness to learn.
Benefits
- Broad, competitive array of health and related benefits.
- Traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans.
- Wide range of wellness programs.
- Array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family.
- Access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
