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40989BR

Extended Job Title:

Program Manager of Special Events

Position Description:

Designs, implements and manages an assigned program. Typical duties can include but are not limited to: Identify funding opportunities, conduct program assessments, prepare program reports, oversee and manage program marketing and communications, manage program databases, supervise program staff, plan research activities, coordinate program events, participate in strategic planning, manage program files, establish program standards and objectives, direct logistical activities to promote the success of programs, develop and implement project timelines and ensures deadlines are met, oversee program budget, ensure goals and objectives of grants are met, assists in proposal writing, comply and analyze program statistics.

Requisition ID:

40989BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Ability to perform all physical aspects of the Program Manager of Special Events job requirements, including but not limited to set up and taking down tables and chairs for events as needed; bending, lifting, walking and carrying up to 50 lbs.

+ Communication/calm under pressure: outgoing and enthusiastic with the ability to smoothly handle customers/vendors/talent and any issues that may arise.

+ Maintain the Law School's Master Calendar. Track and update events at the law school including receptions in connection with Admission Recruitment and Development activities.

+ Manage and assist on-site production and clean up for events, as well as close out all events as required.

+ Coordinate daily law school announcements through Tech Law Announce. Update the Tech Law Announce twice a day.

+ Responsible for planning and implementing events such as new-student orientation, honors and awards ceremony, and hooding ceremonies.

+ Assure that all aspects of planning events are implemented with the utmost eye for detail including venue selection, execution, scripts, award and hooding ceremony participants, plaques, floral arrangements, follow up thank you notes and acknowledgements.

+ Responsible for coordinating the bar associations in connection with co-sponsored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.

+ Work with the State Bar of Texas in connection with the Dean's Office and faculty members on the planning and execution of CLE programs including the American Inn of Court monthly meetings.

+ Responsible for Friends & Family Weekend.

+ Orientation for incoming 1L law students held annually.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Outstanding writing and communication skills.

+ Experience in planning events.

+ Confidentiality, good judgment, and discretion.

Department:

School of Law

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Business Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The School of Law has approximately 440 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The School of Law is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The School of Law has a strong focus on students and is committed to a practical education to produce practice-ready graduates.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.