Event Planning Coordinator, Student Success (Part-Time)

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the
day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

19.5

Compensation Range

Staff Range N05 Hourly

Hourly Rate

$26.98 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles.
After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible
to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job
responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and
Dallas College policy.
Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,
even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state
law.

Position Type

Staff

Position / Job Summary

The Events Planning Coordinator for the Student Success division
plays a key role in planning, organizing, and executing a wide
range of in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning opportunities that
support employee growth and organizational excellence. The Event
Planning Coordinator collaborates with cross-functional
stakeholders to manage event logistics, communications,
registration, participation tracking, and continuous improvement
efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Student Success staff and other
stakeholders to plan, design, and execute professional development
events and asynchronous learning opportunities.
Coordinate registration, track participation, and award credit
for live events and asynchronous learning.
Collaborate with the Student Success professional development
team to create well-crafted and error-free promotional materials
for digital and print distribution.
Organize in-person event logistics such as room reservations,
catering, equipment, printed materials, and décor.
Communicate clearly and efficiently with Student Success
leadership and other event stakeholders to provide status updates
and troubleshoot issues.
Research expenses and draft budgets for events and special
projects.
Identify professional development needs and interests through
surveys, post-event evaluations, etc.
Assist with forming professional development cohorts and
vetting participant applications.
Develop and improve processes for coordinating professional
development events and asynchronous learning opportunities.
Serve on college task forces, committees, and councils as
required.
Required Dallas College Professional Development Hours per
Academic Year.

All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19
hours.
People leaders are required an additional 16 hours of
leadership development.

Perform other duties not listed as assigned.

The following duties are required for People Leader roles
specifically:

Exercises full discretion and decision-making authority in
the recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching,
development & termination of staff, ensuring alignment with
organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and workforce planning
strategies.
Drive high performance by administering the performance
management process timely, setting clear expectations, conducting
performance evaluations, and implementing initiatives that enhance
employee engagement, motivation, and retention.

Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or
Certifications

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or
mandatory)

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and three (3) years of
professional development experience in higher education.
Three (3) years of related work experience in event
coordination.
Current and valid Texas driver's license.
Official transcripts will be required.

Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but
advantageous)

Experience with Workday preferred.
Experience with professional development in higher education
preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or
mandatory)

Experience coordinating large events, both in-person and
virtual.
Self-directed and collaborative, with excellent project
management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Able to manage multiple projects concurrently, set priorities,
and meet deadlines.
Experience using video conferencing software to host virtual
events.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel,
Teams, and SharePoint.
Communicates effectively and appropriately in written and oral
contexts with individuals and groups from varied backgrounds.
Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision
of Dallas College.
Organizes in-person event details such as room reservations,
catering, equipment, printed materials, and décor.
Works collaboratively with the Student Success professional
development team to plan, design, and execute a monthly event
calendar, large-scale events, learning cohorts, and asynchronous
learning activities.
Coordinates promotion and registration, collects data on
attendance and participation, awards and tracks credit, and manages
participant evaluations.
Communicates clearly and efficiently with Student Success
leadership and other event stakeholders to provide status updates
and troubleshooting issues.

Competencies

Dallas College seeks to identify core and professional
competencies for each role and level which helps define the level
of expertise needed and desired to demonstrate success in the
role.

[Individual Contributor Competency 1] Communicates
Effectively
[Individual Contributor Competency 2] Collaborates

[Individual Contributor Competency 3] Solution Oriented

[Individual Contributor Competency 4] Adaptable

[Individual Contributor Competency 5] Accountable

Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office
environment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individuals
with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.

The intent of this job description is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description. Position requires regular and
predictable attendance.

About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community
College District, has served more than three (3) million students.
Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth
area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the
state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college
space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of
opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We
recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent
that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part
of an equal opportunity system that provides education and
employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any
protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity
or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis
protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,
Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants
and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any
mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineNovember 9, 2026