University of Southern California

University of Southern California

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The University of Southern California Gayle Garner Roski School of Art and Design is seeking an experienced Senior Events Coordinator to join the External Affairs Team. This position is full-time, in-person, based on the main campus but, on occasion, will work at the graduate building in the Los Angeles Arts District and the Roski Studios Building. The Senior Events Coordinator will perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

• Events: Oversee all aspects of event logistics from conception to completion, including venue selection, contract negotiation with external vendors (catering, A/V, security, etc.), timeline development, budget management, and on-site coordination. Track progress and ensure completion of event projects, orders, and initiatives. Coordinate logistics and provide detailed instructions to all appropriate stakeholders prior to and during events (e.g., room setups, internet and electrical services). Manage workloads proactively to meet event and project deadlines. Develop marketing and promotional strategies for events.
• Commencement Ceremony Management: Lead the planning and execution of all logistical efforts related to the School’s satellite commencement ceremony in accordance with the University’s planning and procedures. Coordinate scheduling, vendor services, logistics, and on-site production to ensure a very positive experience for graduates, families and guests.
• Alumni Relations: Oversee and coordinate a comprehensive calendar of alumni events designed to engage alumni, foster community, and encourage involvement. Maintain and expand the alumni database, ensuring accurate records. Collect feedback through targeted surveys and other methods to assess success and implement improvements for future events. Act as the point person for alumni and start Roski mentorship program with current students and alumni.
• Budget: Oversee and manage the event budget. Ensures all expenses are done in accordance with University policies and all payments are completed in a timely manner.
• Development: Assists with administrative tasks with regard to donors.

Benefits:

To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Preferred Experience: 4 years

Application Procedure

As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) Resume (including telephone and e-mail address).

This position's annual base salary range is $77,500 - $80,000.

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, critical skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics and welcomes candidates committed to academic excellence and community building. Ideal candidates demonstrate this commitment through their ideas, words, and actions. Please refer to USC’s Unifying Values.

Why Work at the Roski School of Art and Design?

The USC Roski School of Art and Design offers an arts education that is as individual as the student. The varied programs – from design, painting and sculpture, to performance art and social practice – are all taught by the school’s renowned faculty of artists, designer, curators, scholars, and arts professionals, who provide students with creative, interpretive, and critical skills essential to the practices of art and design today. Join us!

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Skills: Experience with special events planning, fundraising management, or alumni and volunteer relations management. Experience in project management. Proven scheduling abilities. Ability to effectively manage and develop complex event and program budgets. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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