Lead University Events & Conference Planner

California State University, Chico; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus, located in Stanislaus - Turlock, invites applications for a full-time Fundraising and Special Events role. The incumbent will plan, organize, and execute large events, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and campus partners to support university goals.

Responsibilities include developing timelines, overseeing on-site operations, handling registrations, and ensuring a positive participant experience while adhering to university policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and four years of relevant experience.
• Experience may be substituted by an advanced degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute complex events and conferences in accordance with university policies and best practices.
• Facilitate all logistical aspects of events including facilities, equipment, staffing and scheduling.
• Oversee event setup, on-site operations, and post-event activities to maintain efficient operations.
• Arrange vendor, security, parking, facilities, catering, and other services.
• Develop and adjust event timelines and implementation plans to meet deadlines.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EMS

25Live

Cvent

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus, located in Stanislaus - Turlock, invites applications for a full-time Fundraising and Special Events role. The incumbent will plan, organize, and execute large events, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and campus partners to support university goals.

Responsibilities include developing timelines, overseeing on-site operations, handling registrations, and ensuring a positive participant experience while adhering to university policies