Strategic External Relations & Events Coordinator

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego seeks an External Relations and Special Events Coordinator to lead special events and complex projects for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. You will oversee budget, logistics, marketing, and public relations for department events while coordinating recruitment activities and serving as a liaison to the Dean’s Office and industry partners.

You will prepare correspondence, manage calendars, schedule faculty visits, and assist with website

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of event planning and production.
• Experience with public relations and campus events.
• Strong calendar management and scheduling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and political acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple details under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee department events and special projects.
• Manage budget, logistics, marketing, and PR for events.
• Serve as liaison to Dean's Office, campus offices, industry partners.
• Schedule faculty and Industry Advisory Board meetings and summarize notes.
• Maintain department website content and communications.

Skills

Event planning

Public relations

Budget management

Calendar management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of California San Diego seeks an External Relations and Special Events Coordinator to lead special events and complex projects for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. You will oversee budget, logistics, marketing, and public relations for department events while coordinating recruitment activities and serving as a liaison to the Dean’s Office and industry partners.

You will prepare correspondence, manage calendars, schedule faculty visits, and assist with website