Senior Conference & Event Planner for Complex Campus Events

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock seeks a seasoned events professional to plan, organize, and execute complex fundraising events and conferences in alignment with university policies. You will manage budgets, coordinate vendors, sponsors, and attendees, and ensure a smooth participant experience across the event lifecycle.

Reporting to the University Advancement department, the role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience.
• Experience may be substituted year-for-year by an advanced degree.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute complex events and conferences.
• Coordinate facilities, staffing, equipment, and registrations.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relations.
• Lead on-site operations and post-event evaluation.
• Foster relationships with sponsors, speakers, and attendees.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor relations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

25Live

EMS

Cvent Diagramming

Social Tables

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock seeks a seasoned events professional to plan, organize, and execute complex fundraising events and conferences in alignment with university policies. You will manage budgets, coordinate vendors, sponsors, and attendees, and ensure a smooth participant experience across the event lifecycle.

Reporting to the University Advancement department, the role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with