Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,760.00 - $53,040.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Event attendance privileges
competitive salary
Job Description
Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is a Christ-centered, comprehensive university committed to providing higher education opportunities that promote holistic development and foster a vibrant community. Established with a mission to integrate Christian faith into all aspects of education, FPU aims to uphold high academic standards while serving diverse populations, emphasizing values consistent with its Mennonite Brethren heritage. Located in Fresno, California, the university offers a nurturing environment where staff, students, and faculty collaborate to advance the institution's purpose through faith, learning, and service. With a strong institutional commitment to cultural diversity and excellence, FPU actively seeks individuals who embody these beliefs... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in event coordination or planning
- Proficiency in using room reservation and event management systems
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Capacity to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Visual acuity for reading documents and layouts
- Willingness to travel between campus and off-site locations
- Commitment to Fresno Pacific University’s Christian mission and values
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous event planning or coordination experience
- Familiarity with event management software such as ASTRA
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Commitment to Christian values and higher education mission
- Experience supervising staff or contractors
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of university event policies and brand standards
Job Duties
- Coordinate event-related logistics, collaborating with departments and providing guidance throughout the planning process
- Collaborate with campus departments to coordinate event resources, including catering, custodial, security, and technical support
- Proactively address potential issues during event planning
- Provide exceptional customer service by confirming event details such as setup and staffing
- Attend events to ensure smooth operations and provide oversight, including evenings and weekends
- Maintain knowledge of university spaces, their capacities, and capabilities
- Ensure consistency in brand exposure within events
- Supervise employees and contracted staff supporting event operations
- Implement new procedures to optimize event planning processes
- Administer and oversee the ASTRA room reservation system, including confirming reservations and maintaining data
- Generate and analyze reports from ASTRA to optimize room scheduling
- Provide ASTRA technical support and training
- Oversee creation and distribution of the bi-weekly FPU internal newsletter
- Manage the university’s master calendar in collaboration with key departments
- Collaborate with Event Services Supervisor for successful event execution
- Integrate Christian faith into role
- Uphold Fresno Pacific University’s mission and values
- Complete tasks with accuracy and timeliness
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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