Strategic Events Specialist — Campus Partnerships & Logistics

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Berkeley's MPS Dean’s Office seeks an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and manage events ranging from intimate meetings to large conferences across campus and partner sites. The role handles venues, vendors, registration, travel, and on-site logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with program goals.

It also manages data, budgets, reports, and evaluations, while providing essential administrative support and cross‑team communications to advance MPS initiatives such as Shining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages medium to moderately complex events involving multiple groups from UC Berkeley, other campuses, and partners.
• Coordinates venues, vendors, registration, travel, and on-site logistics for events of 10–1000 attendees.
• Maintains event data, budgets, reports, and evaluation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides administrative support, scheduling, and communications related to MPS Dean’s Office programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area / or equivalent experience / training

Job description

UC Berkeley's MPS Dean’s Office seeks an Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and manage events ranging from intimate meetings to large conferences across campus and partner sites. The role handles venues, vendors, registration, travel, and on-site logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with program goals.

It also manages data, budgets, reports, and evaluations, while providing essential administrative support and cross‑team communications to advance MPS initiatives such as Shining