Associate Director of Events and Visits

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, guide, and collaborate effectively with teams and individuals.
• Exceptional planning and event management capabilities, guaranteeing the successful coordination, execution, and delivery of high-quality, engaging events, initiatives, etc.
• Demonstrates project management expertise with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively multitask, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Proven ability to work effectively both as an independent contributor and as a collaborative team member.
• Proficient in delivering outstanding customer service with effective communication skills, both written and oral, when engaging with industry leaders, representatives, faculty, staff, and students. Committed to maintaining a high standard of customer service, ensuring professional and courteous interactions to meet the needs of clients and colleagues. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading capabilities, and is adept at interacting with staff at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in advising and counseling, including the ability to offer guidance and support when necessary.
• High-level discretion and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Displaying diplomacy, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, and consistently demonstrating excellent attendance.

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is essential, while a Master's degree is preferred.
• 5 or more years of progressive higher education experience or related customer service field
• 5 or more years of supervisory and leadership skills
• Official transcripts are required at the time of employment.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

• A master's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a college recruitment environment, demonstrating a familiarity with the details and demands of student outreach and admissions.
• Previous involvement in college events, showcasing the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute various events related to academic institutions.
• Proficiency and experience in utilizing a range of technologies, which may encompass, but are not limited to, systems like Banner, MyScholarships, various social media platforms, event design platforms, purchasing systems, event reservation platforms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems/Slate, etc.
• Proficiency in advanced technical and computer skills to support administrative functions, including but not limited to the MS Office Suite, with a strong focus on PowerPoint, Excel, and database management. Familiarity with electronic calendar management and various videoconferencing applications like Outlook, Zoom, MS Teams, MS Office, Slate, etc.