Assistant Director, MBA Communications and Events

Position Summary

Rice Business is a globally recognized, top-ranked graduate business school distinguished by its rigorous academic standards and a full portfolio of MBA programs, including Full-Time, Professional (Weekend and Evening), Hybrid, and Online modalities.

The Assistant Director of MBA Communications and Events role within the Rice Business MBA Recruiting and Admissions Office (RAO) is primarily responsible for executing communications, marketing, and event operations that support MBA recruitment and admissions efforts across all program formats.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two or more (2+) years of higher education, event management, and/or marketing experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and creativity skills
• Familiarity with graduate business education processes and programs
• Strong analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong CRM and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Suite

Preferences

• Experience working in marketing and communications
• Experience project managing events in Higher Education
• Higher Education Experience
• Familiarity with Slate or a comparable CRM system
• Familiarity with Enrollment management
• Experience working within the graduate business education landscape