Assistant Director of On-Campus ; HR Event Coordinator

Overview

About SMU Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools:
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This role will manage all aspects of recruiting events, including unofficial visits, official visits, Spring Game, Junior Day, and other prospect events. The role also manages and develops the logistical details of unofficial and official visits.

• Manage all aspects of recruiting events to include booking of space, coordinating materials needed with vendors, planning meals, communicating with recruits on event details/itineraries.
• Manage and develop the logistical details of unofficial and official visits.
• Manage and schedule all prospect and family meetings with the Head Coach during recruiting events, utilizing the Head Coach's operations assistant.
• Manage, submit and track Concur expense reports for coaching staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policy.
• Collaborate in coordinating signee's initial eligibility with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Regular evening and weekend work during Football Season and peak recruiting times is required.
• Occasional travel during football season is required.

Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Public Relations, Sports Management, or related field preferred.

A minimum of one year of experience is required. Experience working in college football recruiting is preferred.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Strong project management skills and a focus on attention to detail are essential.

• Sit for long periods of time

February 9, 2026

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 2, 2026

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location USA-TX-Dallas

Job Athletics

Organization Athletics

Schedule Regular

Shift Staff

Employee Status Individual Contributor

Job Type Full-time

Job Level Day Job

Travel No

Job Posting Jan 27, 2026, 4:40:17 PM