Events and Programming Coordinator, Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (6291U), Berkeley Law - 83
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $32.85 - $38.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
career growth
Employee Resource Groups
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The University of California, Berkeley is a world-renowned public research university known for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and diversity. Established in 1868, UC Berkeley fosters a vibrant community where students, faculty, and staff can thrive in a culture of openness, belonging, and inclusion. As a leader in innovation and public service, the university promotes equity and provides numerous resources for professional development, including employee resource groups and paid time allotted for career growth activities. UC Berkeley is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that values education as a means to achieve social justice and encourages applicants who... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
- Working knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and production and public relations
- Solid organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate several projects simultaneously with demanding timeframes
- Good judgment and effective decision-making and problem resolution skills
- Ability to work professionally under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, video/audio conferencing platforms, and familiarity with Zoom
- Detail-oriented and able to work accurately under deadline pressure
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and groups
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse backgrounds
- Highly effective written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work occasional evenings and early mornings
- Ability to take initiative and work independently or with a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or training
- Working knowledge of event planning and production concepts, principles, and public relations
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Effective decision-making and problem resolution skills with sound judgment
- Ability to work professionally with diverse groups including students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, video/audio conferencing platforms, and familiarity with Zoom
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive and collaborative environments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and analytically to solve problems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms preferred
- Experience managing event budgets, communication strategies, reporting, and data tracking preferred
Job Duties
- Assist with and/or execute all aspects of pre- and post-event coordination, including securing venues, accommodations, catering, and other vendors
- Coordinate communications, monitor speaker and guest registration, and respond to speaker requests
- Process event budgets, expenses, and reimbursements and perform timely reconciliation of costs
- Provide day-of event operational support and attend all events
- Maintain and update a comprehensive events calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts proactively
- Support virtual events and provide other event-related administrative support
- Coordinate student programming including recruiting fairs, career mixers, networking events, certificate program management, and support student engagement activities
- Communicate regularly with sponsor law firm recruiters and provide reporting on attendance and ROI
- Promote student events through email, social media, and printed materials
- Prepare written and visual communication content for various platforms
- Work with student assistants to coordinate projects, oversee administrative tasks, and facilitate onboarding
- Maintain and report on Salesforce and Monday databases related to programs and sponsors
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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Experience
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