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Stanford University

Event Planner

San Jose, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.00 - $43.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Career Development
wellness programs
Vacation Time
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) has earned a distinguished global reputation for delivering immersive and innovative management programs that transform the leadership capabilities of students. Established within one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Stanford GSB is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge through cutting-edge faculty research and a diversified portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs. The school’s mission is to develop innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who possess the ability to change lives, organizations, and the world at large. This is achieved by fostering a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment that equips students to meet the challenges of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
  • demonstrated success planning events
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle multiple time-sensitive projects
  • creativity, problem-solving skills, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills
  • ability to accomplish goals through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tactfulness
  • excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and customer service skills
  • must be well-organized and detail-oriented
  • ability to interact and collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups and customers including students, staff, faculty
  • proficient in computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
  • knowledge and/or experience with space management and scheduling platform such as Mazevo
  • willingness to learn department reservation system and other applications
  • comfort with technology and data management
  • ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • fully onsite role with potential for one day remote work per week
  • must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License
  • ability to drive day or night
  • comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • demonstrated success in planning events
  • excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and customer service skills
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
  • knowledge and/or experience with space management and scheduling platforms such as Mazevo
  • willingness to learn department reservation systems and other applications
  • ability to collaborate with diverse groups including students, staff, faculty
  • demonstrated creativity and initiative

Job Duties

  • Design, plan, implement, and coordinate customized events
  • serve as a member of the Event Operations team and contribute to scheduling, event logistics, and facilities decisions
  • consult with stakeholders to determine event objectives and requirements
  • inspect event facilities to ensure they meet event needs
  • procure and coordinate vendor services and negotiate vendor contracts
  • communicate with visiting entities such as vendors, alumni, and program participants
  • research and provide recommendations on event locations and evaluate alternatives
  • resolve calendar conflicts and generate analytical reports
  • utilize and maintain venue reservation systems and event planning software
  • monitor and respond to inquiries via multiple communication channels
  • serve as project leader on smaller events or team member on larger events
  • provide administrative support in finance, communications, and webpages

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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