University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Events Coordinator

Administrative & Executive AssistancePosted on Nov 13

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 2 years of experience is required.
Experience with special event planning, fundraising management, or alumni and volunteer relations management is required.
Experience with contracts and other legal documentation is required.
Ability to support event planning, including developing concepts, creating and estimating budgets, and producing promotional materials, is required.
Experience with audio/visual equipment is required.
Experience maintaining multiple schedules and strong organizational skills are required.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Work with relevant units and departments to design and deliver events for university stakeholders.
Coordinate event volunteers and donors and arrange event activities.
Communicate cross-functionally and develop post-event feedback mechanisms to understand the engagement and event needs of the broader department.
Promote the university's vision, culture, and values.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred.
Three years of experience is preferred.
Experience in higher education is preferred.
Experience planning and coordinating corporate events is preferred.
Leadership and project management abilities are preferred.
Understanding of relevant state and local event regulations is preferred.
Knowledge of the local community is preferred.
Fluency in one or more languages other than English, such as Spanish or Korean, is preferred.

Works with relevant units and departments to design and deliver events for university stakeholders.
Coordinates event volunteers and donors and arranges event activities.
Gains insight into the engagement and event needs of the broader department by communicating cross-functionally and developing post-event feedback mechanisms.
Champions the universities' vision, culture, and values.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Skills: Experience with special events planning, fundraising management, or alumni and volunteer relations management. Experience with contracts and other legal documentation. Ability to support event planning (e.g., developing concepts, creating and estimating budgets, producing promotional materials). Experience with audio/visual equipment. Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain multiple schedules. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communications skills.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Hospitality Management Or Bachelor's degree Business Administration Or Bachelor's degree Communication Or Bachelor's degree Public Relations Or Bachelor's degree in related field(s)

Preferred Experience: 3 years
Preferred Skills: Experience in higher education. Experience planning and coordinating corporate events. Proven leadership and project management abilities. Understanding of all relevant state and local event regulations. Knowledge of local community. Fluent in one or more languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Korean).

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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About the Company

University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

The University of Southern California is a private research university with academic programs across the arts, sciences, business, engineering, law, health, and other professional fields.

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