Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,376.00 - $73,380.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Retirement Plan
Tuition waiver
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Job Description
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a respected public university committed to providing quality education and enriching campus life for its diverse student body. As part of its ongoing efforts to foster a vibrant and engaging campus environment, the university's Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management houses the Campus Programming (CP) department. This department plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to collaborate and participate in a wide array of cultural, social, and educational programs. These programs include popular and traditional events such as 'Runner Nights,' 'Rowdy Run,' Week of Welcome (WOW), Brown... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
- Valid driver's license or ability to obtain before hire
- Reliable and regular attendance
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Flexibility to adjust work hours for special events
- Willingness to travel for professional development
- Ability to work overtime and on emergency call-backs
- Proficiency with computers and technology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Relevant education and/or recent related experience may be substituted for education
- Valid driver's license or ability to obtain by hire date
- General professional knowledge of event planning and management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow guidelines and provide feedback
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a customer service approach
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Analytical and math skills for research and financial reconciliation
- Computer proficiency in relevant software
- Experience in customer service requiring professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations tactfully
- Ability to foster teamwork and effective working relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Competence with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, and email
- Willingness to travel and attend off-site training
- Ability to work overtime, holidays, and adjust schedule as required
Job Duties
- Assist with planning, developing, promoting, and executing campus life events
- Support efforts to ensure events align with university mission and student engagement
- Contribute to development of event logistics including themes, timelines, vendors, reservations, and budgets
- Prepare and coordinate distribution of event and promotional materials through various communication channels
- Participate in planning committees for event ideas, logistics, budgeting, and execution
- Communicate and coordinate with vendors for estimates, availability, and event confirmation
- Assist with vendor compliance and complete paperwork such as invoices and requisitions
- Coordinate event logistics including staffing, equipment, facilities, setup, and tear-down
- Provide work direction to volunteers, student employees, and team members
- Consult with director and event leads on complex questions and situations
- Gather and analyze data to support event budgets, vendor selection, and schedules
- Maintain event database to capture planning and post-event details
- Assist director with day-to-day department functions
- Perform general office duties as directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)