Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,900.00 - $145,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Tuition Assistance
employee wellness program
Job Description
The Luskin Conference Center at UCLA is a premier venue dedicated to hosting professional events, conferences, and catering services tailored to meet the comprehensive needs of the UCLA community. As part of Housing & Hospitality, the center is a key player in generating revenue through its state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional hospitality services across various UCLA and UC departments. Equipped with modern meeting spaces and excellent catering options, the Luskin Conference Center serves not only as a hub for university events but also as a distinguished location within the wider Los Angeles area for corporate and community gatherings. The center's commitment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Five plus years of professional hospitality experience in hotel group or catering sales, convention services or collegiate conference and events industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and hospitality sales software
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as business dictates
- Must be 18 years or older
- Successfully complete a Live Scan background check prior to employment
- Ability to drive University vehicles and maintain a satisfactory driving record under California DMV Pull Notice System
- Must carry a University cell phone
- Ability to travel domestically up to 5%
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years of professional hospitality experience in hotel group or catering sales, convention services or collegiate conference and events industry
- Thorough knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations, including event design, organization and production
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Experience maintaining a high standard of productivity within a broad scope of responsibilities
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness
- Ability to give clear directives and use independent, rational judgment when making decisions and managing events
- Proficient in standard business software such as Microsoft Office Suite and hospitality sales software like Delphi
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skill in writing grammatically correct business English, such as conference proposals, memos, and routine correspondence
- Sufficient knowledge of University accounting forms and procedures (preferred)
- Working knowledge of policies and procedures of Housing & Hospitality operational units such as Food & Beverage department (preferred)
Job Duties
- Provide professional meeting and planning guidance
- Execute events, conferences, and catering at the Luskin Conference Center
- Collaborate with Housing & Hospitality units to support revenue generation
- Set up and lead on-site visits with future and prospective clients
- Develop proposals including theme delineation, decor, menu, and service requirements
- Act as day-of manager along with Banquet Captains for catered events and group check-ins
- Maintain organized records of accounts within physical and digital files
- Coordinate group needs while on-site
- Distribute pertinent client details to campus partners, accounting, vendors, and third-party service providers
- Assist the Accounting Department with billing, collections, purchasing, vendor charge management, and account reconciliation
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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