Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Retirement participation
CSU tuition waiver
vacation days
sick leave
Paid holidays
Job Description
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is a comprehensive public university committed to delivering excellent education and fostering an inclusive, equitable community. As part of the California State University system, CSUB is dedicated to promoting diversity, mutual respect, and meaningful engagement throughout its campus. The university offers a dynamic and supportive environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to achieve common goals in higher education and community involvement. CSUB values innovation, cultural enrichment, and active participation, providing numerous opportunities for students to develop both academically and personally. The university emphasizes a safe and supportive campus that is free from discrimination and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Relevant education and/or recent related experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities
- Possession of valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by hire date
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Must be willing to travel and attend off-site training
- Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust hours for special jobs
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow guidelines and provide input and feedback
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Computer skills to use technology and relevant software
- Demonstrated customer service experience
- Ability to handle high-level sensitive interpersonal situations with tact and diplomacy
- Must be able to perform light physical work, including sitting, standing, walking and lifting up to 25 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Relevant education or recent related experience demonstrating applied knowledge and abilities
- General professional knowledge of events and conference planning and management
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with service-oriented approach
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Analytical and math skills for research and financial coordination
- Computer proficiency with relevant software packages
- Customer service experience requiring diplomacy and professionalism
- Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations tactfully
- Excellent communication skills with knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Competence in word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, calendaring and email
- Ability and willingness to travel and attend off-site professional development training
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, occasional holidays and adjust work hours as needed
- Preferred master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or related field
- Preferred experience in higher education student programming and events
- Preferred skills in institutional/educational environments with customer-centered attitude
Job Duties
- Assist department team with planning, developing, promoting, and executing campus life events
- Support efforts to ensure events align with university’s mission and student engagement
- Contribute to development of event logistics including themes, objectives, timelines, vendors, reservations, budgets
- Prepare and coordinate distribution of event and promotional materials using various communication channels
- Participate in planning committees providing input on event ideas, logistics, budgeting, and execution
- Communicate and coordinate with vendors for estimates, availability, and event confirmation
- Assist with vendor compliance in the CSU P2P system
- Prepare and complete routine paperwork including invoices, work orders, and requisitions
- Coordinate event logistics including staffing, equipment, and facilities, managing setup and tear-down
- Provide work direction to volunteers, student employees, and team members
- Consult with department director and/or event leads on complex questions and situations
- Gather and analyze data for event budget development and management, vendor selection, and scheduling
- Maintain event database to capture event details planning, activation, and post-event
- Assist Director of Campus Programming with day-to-day functions
- Perform general office duties as directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)