Job Summary:

The Assistant Director in the LKCM Center for Financial Studies is responsible for providing supervision, directing programs, coordinating activities as well as helping develop strategic Center initiatives and their implementation.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Helps develop and implement strategic initiatives for the LKCM Center.
2. Plans, develops, and implements tutoring service for undergraduate finance students including screening, hiring and supervising student tutors.
3. Plans and implements the High School Investment Challenge Program for high school students. This includes collaborating with faculty that will propose and report on their classes that are part of this program.
4. Plans and implements the Investment Strategies Conference for financial leaders in the DFW area. This is expected to include the hiring and supervision of temporary workers as needed.
5. Plans and implements the annual finance conference for finance research faculty.
6. Plans and implements the annual Evening with Investment Leaders for high profile finance experts in the DFW market.
7. Manages the selection process for the Fraker and LKCM scholarship interviews including marketing and communications related to these scholarships.
8. Schedules guest speakers presenting in the Neeley School Finance Seminar Series.
9. Manages the LKCM budget including issuance of grants for CFA students, the Transaction & Investment Professionals (TIP) program, processing contracts, monitoring expenses and processing invoices for the Center.
10. Designs and creates marketing materials for the Center and manages the Center’s website and social media platforms.
11. Assists with planning, preparation, and implementation of the annual Board meeting of Center Directors.
12. Performs other related duties for the LKCM Center as assigned by the Director.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years’ experience in a professional office environment

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
• Knowledge of basic contracting practices
• Skilled in strong interpersonal communication and techniques.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Skill in problem solving and communicating resolutions.
• Skill in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to respond professionally to prospective student and parent inquiries by phone and in person.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to improve operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to help with strategic planning and implementation of initiatives.

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 20 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

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.