Event Planner

**Job no**: 539264

**Work type**: Staff

**Location**: Fullerton

**Categories**: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Position Description

Job Title

Event Planner

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt I

AutoReqId

539264

Department

University Outreach

Sub-Division

Student Transitions

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,379 - $7,922 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,379 - $5,265 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

**About the Position**:
Under the direction of the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation, the event coordinator organizes and executes all aspects of university-wide, department events to serve prospective and in-coming students and families, and community and campus partners. In coordination with the marketing and communication analyst, the event specialist plans and implements marketing and promotional initiatives to engage prospective and in-coming students and visitors and encourage event attendance. Leads and develops effective strategies to engage and serve both students and campus guests. Supports publicity and promotional plans through interactions with on and off campus vendors. Creates event budgets for approval and monitors expenses and revenue against approved budgets. Provides cost control oversight within established budget parameters. Creates and implements timelines for program planning and event execution to assure quality and maximize event attendance. Develops and implements concrete problem-solving activities to maximize success in program execution. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs plus two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Must possess strong communication skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, strong budgeting experience, and have a track record of success in operational role in a fast paced, high volume service environment. Must be able to pivot quickly, operate calmly in high stress situations, and possess very high-level customer service skills. Must be able to manage people, solve problems, and coordinate activities where direct supervision Is shared. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents. Ability to function effectively as part of a high-performance team. Must have strong proficiency in Office software, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Must have a thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Working knowledge of broad array of student service programs and university initiatives. Ability to complete work assignments while handling multiple expectations. Ability to produce very visible programs with political sensitivity. Ability to work with constant interruptions in a somewhat noisy environment and high stress level.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply com