Assistant Director of Programs, Center for Real Estate
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Real Estate / Property Management
Posted on April 24, 2024
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Programs, Center for Real Estate is responsible for the planning, implementation, and departmental support needed to effectively run and grow the Center's Events and Programs. This role will work to build and enrich the Center while increasing the global reputation and ranking of the Neeley School of Business. This position is directly responsible for managing, coordinating and developing Programs and Events for the TCU Center for Real Estate Board of Advisors, graduate/undergraduate initiatives, and coordination of industry events. This position will aid and support all necessary events and planning needed to maintain the highest level of excellence for the program.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Defines undergraduate outreach initiatives (e.g., events, social media, partnership relationships, recruitment, marketing collateral) in collaboration with TCU Advancement and the Dean's Office.
2. Works in conjunction with the CRE Director to maintain, grow and enrich the Center's Events and Programs.
3. Benchmarks, develops ideas, and implements strategies to grow Center visibility and competitive edge in the marketplace along with increasing the global reputation and ranking of Neeley School Real Estate Programs.
4. Manages outreach, development, and growth of Center programs and events by acting as a key interface with the business community, building and sustaining long-term partnerships, and developing events, projects, and programs to promote the growth of the Center and its contributions for students, faculty, and business partners.
5. Performs market, competitive, and opportunity analyses to envision and define future Center program opportunities and value proposition.
6. Supports fundraising efforts for Center initiatives, events, and across campus collaborations. Coordinates fundraising opportunities with new and existing Board Members alongside TCU Advancement and the Dean's office.
7. Determines and manages resources required to complete projects according to budgets and timelines.
8. Develops, monitors, and updates necessary reports to document outcomes on a regular basis.
9. Provides exemplary customer service to students, corporate partners, faculty, staff and guests.
10. Provides support and direction to the Real Estate Club as needed.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of experience in marketing, development or event planning and execution.
Preferred Education & Experience:
• Experience working within a University environment
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of business development, related trends, and strategic business issues.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Ability to lead, oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of customer service.
• Skill in leadership techniques.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in communication, negotiation, and interpersonal techniques.
• Skill and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Skill in database management and/or Salesforce or comparable CRM.
• Ability to interpret and analyze needed industry and university reports.
• Ability to apply initiative and creativity to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Ability to manage and execute on multiple deadlines and projects.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
• This role is an on campus, in-person position, but may require some travel for events.
• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
The Assistant Director of Programs, Center for Real Estate is responsible for the planning, implementation, and departmental support needed to effectively run and grow the Center's Events and Programs. This role will work to build and enrich the Center while increasing the global reputation and ranking of the Neeley School of Business. This position is directly responsible for managing, coordinating and developing Programs and Events for the TCU Center for Real Estate Board of Advisors, graduate/undergraduate initiatives, and coordination of industry events. This position will aid and support all necessary events and planning needed to maintain the highest level of excellence for the program.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
1. Defines undergraduate outreach initiatives (e.g., events, social media, partnership relationships, recruitment, marketing collateral) in collaboration with TCU Advancement and the Dean's Office.
2. Works in conjunction with the CRE Director to maintain, grow and enrich the Center's Events and Programs.
3. Benchmarks, develops ideas, and implements strategies to grow Center visibility and competitive edge in the marketplace along with increasing the global reputation and ranking of Neeley School Real Estate Programs.
4. Manages outreach, development, and growth of Center programs and events by acting as a key interface with the business community, building and sustaining long-term partnerships, and developing events, projects, and programs to promote the growth of the Center and its contributions for students, faculty, and business partners.
5. Performs market, competitive, and opportunity analyses to envision and define future Center program opportunities and value proposition.
6. Supports fundraising efforts for Center initiatives, events, and across campus collaborations. Coordinates fundraising opportunities with new and existing Board Members alongside TCU Advancement and the Dean's office.
7. Determines and manages resources required to complete projects according to budgets and timelines.
8. Develops, monitors, and updates necessary reports to document outcomes on a regular basis.
9. Provides exemplary customer service to students, corporate partners, faculty, staff and guests.
10. Provides support and direction to the Real Estate Club as needed.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of experience in marketing, development or event planning and execution.
Preferred Education & Experience:
• Experience working within a University environment
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• None
Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:
• None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of business development, related trends, and strategic business issues.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Ability to lead, oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of customer service.
• Skill in leadership techniques.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in communication, negotiation, and interpersonal techniques.
• Skill and proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Skill in database management and/or Salesforce or comparable CRM.
• Ability to interpret and analyze needed industry and university reports.
• Ability to apply initiative and creativity to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Ability to manage and execute on multiple deadlines and projects.
TCU Core Competencies:
University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
• This role is an on campus, in-person position, but may require some travel for events.
• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
