Senior Special Events Program Coordinator

Senior Special Events Program Coordinator
USC Marshall School of Business
Marshall Graduate Programs Career Services
The Marshall School of Business is seeking a Senior Special Events Program Coordinator to support the Graduate Career Services Office.This position is responsible for overseeing, from planning to execution, a variety of events for Graduate Career Services . Events include: major conferences, networking events, workshops, coffee chats, etc.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and directs Special Events; oversees logistical planning and determines staffing needs
• Develops event concept designs, coordinates mailings of promotional materials and invitations
• Work s with and provide s guidance to event volunteers, sponsors, club leaders, etc .
• Negotiates contracts with vendors for goods and services to ensure contract terms are satisfied

• Oversees day-of event logistics and coordination to ensure details are executed as planned
• Develop s and control s event budget based upon established limits
• De velops and maintains an extensive network of contacts, both internal and external, to facilitate event coordination
• Maintains records on event activities, progress and status
• Manage s the departmental planning calendar

• Interfaces with student services and campus organizations to coordinate career placement programs
• Some t ravel may be required two times per year for alumni event management and execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of demonstrated event planning and execution experience
• Our ideal candidate must be extremely organized, detail oriented, budget conscious and a self-starter

• Familiarity with and comfortability using PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of various event registration/management software platforms , with the ability to recommend the best platform based upon the organization's evolving needs
• Minimum qualifications listed below

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Educa tion: Bachelor's degree

• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience with Special Events planning, fundraising management and/or alumni volunteer relations management. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications .

Anticipated Hiring Range:
T he annual base salary range for this position is $76,126.56 - $90,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Required Documents and Minimum Qualifications:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC is requiring all students, faculty and staff to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination and flu vaccination in order to access campus facilities for the fall semester. There is exemption process available for medical and religious reasons. Your safety is our top priority.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
• The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

* University employer contributions may be subject to change due to financial impact of COVID-19
Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?
The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country's top schools for accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies.
USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology , life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this va st network offers USC Marshall g raduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.
For more information on the USC Marshall School of Business, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu .
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Understanding and technical knowledge of the hospitality industry. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
REQ20132326 Posted Date: 04/20/2023 - Thru date - 2023-05-03