Job Title | Event Planner |
Classification | Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt I |
AutoReqId | 539264 |
Department | University Outreach |
Sub-Division | Student Transitions |
Salary Range | Classification Range $4,379 - $7,922 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,379 - $5,265 per month) |
Appointment Type | Ongoing |
Time Base | Full Time |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. |
About CSUF | Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. |
Job Summary | It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position: University Outreach serves prospective and incoming students, and any other interested parties in the information seeking and application process, as it relates to the California State University system and Cal State Fullerton specifically. Our office provides campus tours, informational workshops, new and transfer student orientations and general information. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Event Planner (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under the direction of the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation, the event coordinator organizes and executes all aspects of university-wide, department events to serve prospective and in-coming students and families, and community and campus partners. In coordination with the marketing and communication analyst, the event specialist plans and implements marketing and promotional initiatives to engage prospective and in-coming students and visitors and encourage event attendance. Leads and develops effective strategies to engage and serve both students and campus guests. Supports publicity and promotional plans through interactions with on and off campus vendors. Creates event budgets for approval and monitors expenses and revenue against approved budgets. Provides cost control oversight within established budget parameters. Creates and implements timelines for program planning and event execution to assure quality and maximize event attendance. Develops and implements concrete problem-solving activities to maximize success in program execution. Other duties as assigned. |
Essential Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs plus two years of related experience. Working knowledge of and the ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skilled in research, development, and evaluation of policies and programs. Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Expertise investigating and analyzing problems with broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively. Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form. Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. |
Preferred Qualifications | Must possess strong communication skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, strong budgeting experience, and have a track record of success in operational role in a fast paced, high volume service environment. Must be able to pivot quickly, operate calmly in high stress situations, and possess very high-level customer service skills. Must be able to manage people, solve problems, and coordinate activities where direct supervision Is shared. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents. Ability to function effectively as part of a high-performance team. Must have strong proficiency in Office software, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Must have a thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Working knowledge of broad array of student service programs and university initiatives. Ability to complete work assignments while handling multiple expectations. Ability to produce very visible programs with political sensitivity. Ability to work with constant interruptions in a somewhat noisy environment and high stress level. |
License/Certifications | A Valid California Driver’s License. |
Special Working Conditions | Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator |
Additional Information | California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas). |
Hiring Preference | On-Campus CSUEU Employees |
