Events Logistics Specialist — Public Safety Support

Opt For Healthy Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension

CSU tuition fee waiver for employees

Generous time off

Health coverage

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking an organized Special Events Support Coordinator to provide administrative, scheduling, equipment, vehicle, and billing support for the Special Events Unit. This role helps ensure events are properly staffed, equipped, documented, and coordinated to support successful public safety operations.

This full-time, on-site position collaborates with public safety personnel, event organizers, and campus partners to manage calendars, equipment, and billing

Qualifications

• Entry requires knowledge of standard office procedures and clear communication.
• Ability to operate in various organizational structures and use office software.
• Must understand English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Experience with office administration and scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and document special events.
• Manage staff schedules, overtime, and assignments for events.
• Coordinate with organizers and campus partners on event details.
• Maintain event calendars, rosters, and briefing reports.
• Coordinate equipment inventory and deployment for events.
• Coordinate vehicle readiness and on-site logistics for events.
• Prepare billing data with event details and hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking an organized Special Events Support Coordinator to provide administrative, scheduling, equipment, vehicle, and billing support for the Special Events Unit. This role helps ensure events are properly staffed, equipped, documented, and coordinated to support successful public safety operations.

This full-time, on-site position collaborates with public safety personnel, event organizers, and campus partners to manage calendars, equipment, and billing