Academic Events Lead – Cultural & Library Programs

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA seeks an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and supervise programs for the Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. Responsibilities include conferences, lectures, concerts, and seminars, with both in-person and livestreamed formats.

You will manage budgets, donor events, and student staff, and occasionally work evenings or weekends. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in academic/public

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in academic and public programs and event planning (Preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of academic and cultural program development, event design, organization, and production.
• Excellent organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Experience coordinating in-person and livestreamed events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of academic and cultural programming for the Center and Clark Library.
• Oversee logistics for conferences, workshops, lectures, concerts, and seminars.
• Manage correspondence with invited guests and prepare budgets and reports.
• Coordinate development activities and donor event logistics.
• Hire, train, and supervise student assistants.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Communication

Team supervision

Logistics coordination

Public programs

Live/virtual events

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bruin Buy Plus

Pcard

Job description

UCLA seeks an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and supervise programs for the Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. Responsibilities include conferences, lectures, concerts, and seminars, with both in-person and livestreamed formats.

You will manage budgets, donor events, and student staff, and occasionally work evenings or weekends. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in academic/public