Assistant Director Special Events

About FIU

About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director provides leadership and operational support within the Office of University Protocol, Ceremonies, and Events and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse portfolio of institutional events that advance the university's mission, strategic priorities, and institutional image. This position leads complex and high-profile events, provides guidance and consultation to university units and colleges, and ensures that events reflect the standards, protocols, traditions, and expectations established by university leadership. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director oversees events from conceptualization through post-event evaluation. Events may include lectures and visits by distinguished dignitaries, town hall meetings, university conferences, groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies, galas, institutional celebrations, commencements, convocations, and other major university events.

Responsibilities

• Manages and executes an assigned portfolio of institutional events within the Department of University Protocol, Ceremonies, and Events.
• Oversees the complete event planning process from conceptualization through execution and post-event evaluation, ensuring that events are professionally delivered, achieve established objectives, and reflect university standards.
• Leads or assists with the planning and execution of complex, high-profile, and institutionally significant events, including visits by distinguished dignitaries, lectures, town hall meetings, conferences