Events Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt I)

at  California State University

Job no: 540555
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Events Specialist is in charge of the planning, execution, and oversight of all aspects of the Division’s Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities (RSCA)-focused events. The specialist reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Research within the SDSU Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) and in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, the AVP for Research Advancement, the AVP for Innovation, and the AVP of Research Support Services (and other departments within DRI, as needed). The events include but are not limited to the annual SDSU Student Symposium, Albert W. Johnson award ceremony, twice annual all-staff meetings, faculty book celebration, Women in STEM, Rising Stars, Explore SDSU, Writers Retreat, and the SDSU Summer Undergraduate Research Program events. This is a multifaceted position within DRI and the planning and coordination of events that highlight and celebrate faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative activity, engage community members and stakeholders, foster a sense of community, and promote SDSU’s brand.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Our mission at the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) is to amplify and invest in transformative, multidisciplinary research, scholarship and creative activities and fortify San Diego State University as a premier community-engaged and border-connected public research university where excellence and access converge. Our vision is to encourage university and community partners to push the limits of imagination and discovery, catalyzing innovative, equitable and collaborative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
For more information regarding the Division of Research and Innovation, click here.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly skilled in communicating (both written and oral) and building exceptional interpersonal connections with a variety of people.
• Ability to set goals and evaluate goal outcomes.
• Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision and make independent decisions related to event planning.
• Proficiency in event planning software and tools, including but not limited to Asana, Salesforce, Canva, and Cvent.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• May, on occasion, be required to attend events or perform duties outside of normal work hours.
• A minimum of three years of experience in event planning with non-profit organizations is preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details