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DallasInstituteProgramSpecialist
“Dallas Institute Program Specialist at SMU. Skills: Program development, Event planning, Marketing, Administration. Assist Director with program development. Assist Director with program planning”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Identify problems; Analyze problems; Devise solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 5 years of experience required
Nice to Have
Degree in humanities preferred, Experience with event planning preferred, Experience with budgeting preferred, Familiarity with SMU offices preferred, Familiarity with SMU systems preferred
What You'll Do.
Assist Director with program development
Assist Director with program planning
Assist Director with program marketing
Assist Director with program administration
Assist Director with program oversight
Assist Director with program evaluation
Assist Director with event development
Assist Director with event planning
Assist Director with event marketing
Assist Director with event administration
Assist Director with event oversight
Assist Director with event evaluation
Assist Director with communications
Manage project planning
Provide writing support
Provide design support
Oversee e-newsletters
Create publicity materials
Create press releases
Create website content
Create social media posts
Create social advertising
Serve as primary contact
Liaise with Web Developer
Revise correspondence
Complete room usage reports
Maintain mailing lists
Support travel reporting
Support expense reporting
Provide executive administrative support
Support course proposals
Support program proposals
Support course submissions
Support program submissions
Support course evaluations
Support program evaluations
Oversee collaborative programming
Ensure timely invoice submission
Ensure timely payment submission
Submit monthly expense report
Organize program logistics
Organize event logistics
Serve as primary contact for speakers
Serve as primary contact for participants
Coordinate travel for speakers
Coordinate accommodation for speakers
Coordinate honoraria for speakers
Arrange AV for events
Support Institute's advisory board
Coordinate board functions
Steward donor relationships
Assist with annual endowment reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with departments; Collaborate with schools; Work with SMU a/p department; Work with external vendors; Work with Dean of Dedman College; Work with Development
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Public speaking
Process & Methodology
Project planning
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