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Sr. Events Manager

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 29425521
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $64,300 - $114,300

Position Information
This position is needed to enhance our event management process and provide greater support to the campus community. 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.

The Highlander Union Building hosts a variety of events for the campus community, including daily meetings, conferences, Chancellor-level events and major concerts. This position works alongside two other Sr. Events Managers and one Events Specialist to provide direct advisement to student organizations. This team will also liaison with campus departments and public organizations that utilize HUB facilities.

The HUB Scheduling team utilizes a rotational schedule of responsibility to balance out operations and to become familiar with all operations of the HUB. In addition to events, the HUB Scheduling team manages the RSO Food Tent Fundraising program, non-academic events in academic spaces, outdoor locations, scheduling policies, oversight of HUB Student Marketing and Scheduling positions and day-of event support. This position is critical to the success of our operations and serves the entire campus community.

The full salary range for $61,800.00 - $110,000.00 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is $61,800.00 - $70,560.00 or up to $70,560.00 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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education
Education Requirements

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


Experience

Experience
Requirement 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required Prior experience working on a college campus or similar field. Preferred Experience with event management software (EMS, 25 Live, etc.) with an understanding of back-end elements and support. Preferred


Minimum Requirements
Special Condition Requirement 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


Preferred Qualifications
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.
Knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security and emergency procedures related to small, medium and large scale gatherings.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations, including event design, organization and production.
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.
Ability to effectively work with invited guests, donors, government officials and university VIPs.
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.
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.
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.
Proven ability to work on several tasks simultaneously. Skill at responding effectively to priorities and setting deadlines.
Skill in effectively meeting budget and time constraints.


Additional Information
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.

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.



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