Lead Commencement & Academic Affairs Events Planner

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 56,681 - 82,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement participation

Tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

CSU Bakersfield is seeking a Commencement & Academic Affairs Events Planner to serve as the university's lead planner for commencement ceremonies, University Week, and major Academic Affairs events. You will independently plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale events with university leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities include developing master plans, managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relations, supervising staff and students, and ensuring event success with discretion and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related area and four years of relevant experience.
• An advanced degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Advanced knowledge of event and conference planning and management principles.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead planner for Commencement ceremonies and major institutional events.
• Develop master project plans and event timelines.
• Coordinate venue, logistics, vendor relations, and communications.
• Monitor events on-site and implement contingency plans.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement with stakeholders.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Online calendaring

Email

Job description

CSU Bakersfield is seeking a Commencement & Academic Affairs Events Planner to serve as the university's lead planner for commencement ceremonies, University Week, and major Academic Affairs events. You will independently plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale events with university leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities include developing master plans, managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relations, supervising staff and students, and ensuring event success with discretion and