Sr. Events Manager

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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Campus Operations and Facilities
Salary: $66,500 - $118,300
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Student Affairs
Department: Brendan O'Brien
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The Sr. Events Manager at the Highlander Union Building (HUB) will be responsible for the oversight and management of events taking place across the Highlander Union Complex (HUB, Student Success Center, outdoor areas and some academic spaces). Under the supervision of the Director of the Highlander Union Building, this position will collaborate with other members of the HUB Scheduling team to assist students, staff and faculty with event reservations through EMS, event set ups, multimedia, logistics and day-of event management. This position participates in a rotation to assist with the management of high-level events (Orientation, Fraternity/Sorority Recruitment, Convocation and ASPB Concerts). Occasionally, this position works beyond normal business hours to accommodate event needs. Other duties include shared supervision of student scheduling associates, trainings, vendor management, walk-in/phone support, weekend off-site support, and other duties as assigned.

The full salary range for the Sr. Events Manager is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,672.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. .

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Experience with event management software (EMS, 25 Live, etc.) with an understanding of back-end elements and support.

Preferred

Prior experience working on a college campus or similar field.

Preferred

Special Conditions
Special

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Required

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.

Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations, including event design, organization and production.

Skill in effectively meeting budget and time constraints.

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to work successfully with clients to produce high quality events that meet client needs and appropriately represent the campus; that is, for fundraising events, skills to provide excellent donor stewardship.

Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities.

Highly developed judgment, decision-making and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills, including skill in determining those issues/problems that need to be brought to management's attention.

Proven ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. Skill at responding effectively to priorities and setting deadlines.

Experience maintaining a high standard of productivity within a broad scope of responsibility despite frequent interruptions. Ability to complete large volume of diverse tasks efficiently, meeting established deadlines.

Ability to effectively work with invited guests, donors, government officials and university VIPs.

Knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security and emergency procedures related to small, medium and large scale gatherings.

Ability to give clear directives and use independent, rational judgment to make optimal decisions.

Knowledge and skill to set and monitor work standards and protocols.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning, and public relations including event design, organization and production.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the campus, its vision, mission, programs, policies, achievements and infrastructure. Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to the use of University facilities; event management and presentation.

Knowledge of principles and practices of volunteer recruitment, supervision, motivation and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to understand the importance of justice, diversity, equity and inclusion in a college environment.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
EVENTS SPEC 3 006292 21 Brendan O'Brien Brendan O'Brien

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional, to provide comprehensive coordination and management oversight of moderately complex and/or medium-size events.

Department Custom Scope
The Sr. Events Manager at the Highlander Union Building (HUB) will be responsible for the oversight and management of events taking place across the Highlander Union Complex (HUB, Student Success Center, outdoor areas and some academic spaces). Under the supervision of the Director of the Highlander Union Building, this position will collaborate with other members of the HUB Scheduling team to assist students, staff and faculty with event reservations through EMS, event set ups, multimedia, logistics and day-of event management. This position participates in a rotation to assist with the management of high-level events (Orientation, Fraternity/Sorority Recruitment, Convocation, ASPB Concerts and similar events). Occasionally, this position works beyond normal business hours to accommodate event needs. Other duties include shared supervision of student scheduling associates, trainings, presentations, vendor management, walk-in/phone support, weekend off-site support and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Consults with clients on all details regarding events and event planning.

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