Campus Events & Commencement Coordinator

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an University Events & Commencement Specialist to plan and deliver high-profile university events and commencement ceremonies. You will manage intake, timelines, budgets, logistics, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless experiences for students, families, faculty, staff, and guests.

The role requires three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related experience.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and ability to access off-site event.
• Valid CA Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• University Commencement: Coordinate and implement assigned planning and operational activities for University Commencement ceremonies. Develop and maintain project timelines, communication plans, logistics, campus and vendor coordination, registration, ticketing, guest management, ceremony programs, rehearsals, and related events.
• University Events: Coordinate assigned University Relations events from intake through execution. Consult with event requesters; develop event plans, budgets, timelines, and logistics; coordinate campus partners and vendors; and ensure adherence to university policies and approved plans.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Project timelines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Drupal

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an University Events & Commencement Specialist to plan and deliver high-profile university events and commencement ceremonies. You will manage intake, timelines, budgets, logistics, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless experiences for students, families, faculty, staff, and guests.

The role requires three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.