Strategic Events & Department Relations Lead

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a dedicated Special Events Coordinator within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The role involves developing and administering complex projects, coordinating high-profile events, and managing all related budgets, publicity and communications.

You will act as a liaison to the Dean's Office and industry partners, support the Chair and CAO, and oversee scheduling, meetings, and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in event planning and production.
• Familiarity with campus programs and university operations.
• Strong organizational and calendar management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and under pressure.
• Experience coordinating meetings, budgets and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and administration of special complex projects and events.
• Oversee budgetary, logistical, marketing and PR aspects of departmental events.
• Coordinate faculty recruitment activities for ECE.
• Serve as liaison to Dean's Office, Central Campus Offices, industry partners, and recruitment.
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of Chair and CAO; manage Chair's calendar.
• Schedule Faculty and Industry Advisory Board meetings; maintain notes.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Public relations

Calendar management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Web content management

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a dedicated Special Events Coordinator within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The role involves developing and administering complex projects, coordinating high-profile events, and managing all related budgets, publicity and communications.

You will act as a liaison to the Dean's Office and industry partners, support the Chair and CAO, and oversee scheduling, meetings, and recruitment activities.