Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $74,700.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
The University of California, Berkeley, is a prestigious world-renowned institution committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and empowered to thrive. Established in 1868, Berkeley has a rich history of academic excellence, pioneering research, and a dedicated public mission. The university is distinguished not only by its commitment to intellectual and social innovation but also by its embrace of equity and social justice, values that permeate every facet of campus life. As a leader in higher education, Berkeley thrives on a culture of openness, freedom, and belonging, making it an exceptional environment for students, faculty,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience or training
- Thorough knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Experience providing excellent donor stewardship
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, supervision, and motivation
- Skill in decision making and problem resolution
- Preferred knowledge of crowd management and safety protocols
- Ability to complete large volume of diverse tasks efficiently
- Experience maintaining productivity despite frequent interruptions.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience or training
- Thorough knowledge of event planning concepts, principles, and public relations practices
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and political acumen
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in donor stewardship
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and supervision
- Familiarity with budget management and compliance
- Preferred knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security, and emergency procedures related to events.
Job Duties
- Ensure smooth-running, effective events including timely problem resolution
- Schedule and organize departmental-sponsored events
- Partner with department staff and faculty for budget, scope, and delegation of work for mid-to-large scale events
- Initiate annual event planning and track regular events to ensure schedule and budget compliance
- Provide year-end event summaries and recommendations
- Coordinate event logistics including facilities, catering, vendors, technical support, and permits
- Develop and distribute advertising materials and newsletters for classes and events
- Manage donor relations including gift acknowledgements, solicitations, and alumni communications
- Oversee student Event Assistants and provide training and resources for event coordinators
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing
- Support special use scheduling and front office backup
- Participate in professional development.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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